Careers Nortrux

Truck and Transport Technician – ON HIGHWAY TRUCK AND TRANSPORT Technician – 2nd YEAR APPRENTICE

Nortrux Inc. has an opening for a 2nd year Apprentice HET – Truck and Transport Technician at our Grande Prairie location. This is a great opportunity to grow your career with a company that holds strong core values of Communication, Integrity, Partnership, Accountability, and Excellence. We are looking for people that hold the same values and want to grow with a company that knows your success is our success!

Employees are the driving force of our achievements, and we believe in having the right person in the right position. We know that employee growth is the key to continued engagement and fulfillment. Nortrux Inc. offers an open and honest work environment plus competitive compensation (based on skills, ability, knowledge, and education), paid industry training (including apprenticeships), boot and tool allowances, and group benefits (single and family through Canada Life).

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Service Manager and Shop Foreman, the Apprentice Truck and Transport Technician will be required

to perform diagnostics and repairs on heavy-duty trucks and in all areas of on-highway vehicles (including both towed and self-propelled). The current Grande Prairie facility operating hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5.30 pm Technicians may/will be required to work shift work, evenings, and weekends.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, overhaul, and repair of various components of a variety of heavy-duty trucks equipped with diesel engines and automatic or manual transmissions.
• Requisition parts, materials and equipment as needed.
• Complete detailed, clear, and concise work order service reports.
• Maintain order, cleanliness, work output and safe working conditions in individual and shared workspaces
• Comply with Company Health & Safety Program, Occupational Health & Safety Legislation and any other municipal, provincial, or federal legislation as it applies to this dealership.
• Communicate with the Service Manager, Shop Foreman immediately if additional work is needed, if the work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Communicate with the parts department efficiently to obtain needed parts. Know all the required parts that will be needed to complete the job assigned. Work with the parts department and their staff to best serve the customer.
• Road test vehicles when required (if licensed) or refer to the designated test technician.
• Participate in company and manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to the Shop Foreman.
• Keeps shop area neat, clean, and safe. Reports any safety concerns to the Shop Foreman immediately.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, provincial, and local regulations, such as

hazardous waste disposal, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a valid HET Alberta Apprenticeship Certificate or Journeyman certificate

• Must have own tools. Experience with Class 6- 8 trucks is considered an asset.
• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license, Class 3 with a Q endorsement would be considered an asset.
• Strong ability to understand and effectively use computer equipment including laptops for diagnostics Heavy Duty Trucks. An understanding and experience with Premium Tech Tool would be considered an asset.
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment safely.
• Ability to follow the direction of a direct supervisor.
• Must work well with others and be able to adjust to multiple settings and personalities.
• Proficient in planning workload in a time-efficient manner.
• Must be able to present yourself in a positive, professional manner to colleagues and customers.
• Able to accurately communicate with the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business.

Periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, government regulations, and company

policy/procedures.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers, managers, customers

and the public.

• Ability to define problems collects and analyze data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

Based on the safety and requirements of this role, all applicants are required to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing prior to gaining employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grande Prairie, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• mechanical: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Journeyman or Apprentice Ticket (preferred)

Work Location: In person