Volker Stevin Canada and its subsidiaries across Western Canada are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of: construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt/aggregate plants and pits.

Position Rationale:

​​A Heavy-Duty Journeyman Technician diagnoses, maintains, and repairs mechanical and electrical issues on road construction equipment and light fleet trucks. Additionally, reducing equipment down time and minimizing repair costs on all equipment to ensure they continue to run safely at optimum efficiency.​

Position Accountabilities:

• Perform maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of heavy equipment, including pavers, loaders, skid steers, graders, excavators, dozers, backhoes, and trucks.
• Inspect, repair, and adjust gasoline, propane, and diesel-powered units.
• Diagnose, service and repair various systems found on pieces of heavy equipment, such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, propane powered equipment and pneumatic systems.
• Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments to fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches.
• Diagnose problems, disassemble units, repair, or replace parts and reassemble units.
• Maintain service logs and records of maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Keep tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized and in good working condition.

General Duties:

• Ensure fleet equipment repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure required parts and supplies are identified and ordered as per VSH process.
• Tools required to repair Light and Heavy trucks are available for completion of repairs.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify problem areas, document problems and solutions.
• Work closely to arrange for and obtain appropriate approval for all repairs before the vehicle is released from the maintenance facility.
• Perform assigned vehicle and facility maintenance related duties and exhibit ability to learn to perform the tasks of the trade in a safe, timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain a safe, clean, productive, and efficient work area, including ensuring it complies with all relative Provincial and local guidelines and requirements.
• Proper completion of work orders, pre/post trip repair sign off, timesheets, and any other related paperwork.
• Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments.
• Investigate and locate equipment problems and take corrective action to minimize the impact on crew production.
• Adapts to new methods, processes, material, equipment with approval from your Supervisor/ Foreman
• Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc.
• Work from service manuals and schematic drawings.

Customer Service:

• When required, work with internal customers to provide well balanced Fleet Services to support efficient operation of all equipment.
• Managing a high level of service standards to meet customer requirements by ensuring all equipment maintenance procedures are performed.
• Collaborate and support team of mechanics and operators so service delivery levels are optimized.

Work Environment/Conditions:

• Work will primarily be conducted in various shop environments, with occasional work outside in various weather conditions.
• Work hours are full-time, but hours can be flexible, and they vary with the season. In addition, work may involve shifts, weekends, and overtime.
• Technicians are required to have their own tools.

Safety:

Safety Processes:

• Ensures all work operations are conducted in a safe and responsible manner and that duties are carried out as per Alberta OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) Regulations and the Safety Management Guide.
• Initiates corrective action when safe work procedures are not followed.
• Ensure all required safety training is up to date.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic license.
• Valid Class 1 (preferred) or Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement.
• Valid driver’s clean abstract.
• Valid CVIP inspection license or ability to obtain a CVIP inspection license.
• Extensive experience in all aspects of repair to highway maintenance equipment.
• Demonstrated abilities in equipment repair and maintenance.
• Must be Computer literate (e.g., equip. diagnostic systems, search equipment repairs, diagnoses, etc.)
• Must be focused on driving high delivery standards and give high attention to detail.
• Experience in off and on road equipment repair is an asset.

Note: We promote a safe work environment with a substance abuse testing program.

How to Apply:

Please submit applications/ resumes to Volker Stevin Highways Ltd., quoting Job ID RQ23029

Work will be performed in areas in and around Pincher Creek and Fort Macleod, Ab.

Depending on experience, Volker Stevin Highways would be willing to accept an apprentice for this job position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $48,000.00-$95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you live near Pincher Creek, Alberta?
• Do you live near Fort Macleod, Alberta?
• Are you a 3rd or 4th year heavy duty technician apprentice?

Licence/Certification:

• Journeyman Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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