Heavy Duty Shop Apprentice

Are you ready to join a team recognized as a Platinum Certified Canada’s Best Managed Company and one of BC’s Top Employers? As part of Wesgroup Equipment, a trusted name in the industry, Westerra Equipment has been selling, renting, and servicing equipment across British Columbia, while also providing safety training to ensure effective machinery operation. We offer a wide range of equipment for industries like warehousing, milling, construction, drilling, and environmental processing. Join our team of People-Focused Problem Solvers and build a career where your contributions truly make a difference!

Reporting directly to the Service Manager, the Heavy-Duty Shop Apprentice Level 2-4 will be responsible for troubleshooting and overseeing repairs on a variety of equipment in a safe, effective, accurate and timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and effectively evaluate the working condition of, diagnose, assemble/disassemble, order parts for, and repair equipment.
• Utilize OEM diagnosis software and interface tools to repair of Doosan Heavy Equipment, Bobcat excavators/loaders, and other equipment.
• Work closely with the OEM Technical support group.
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals.
• Perform routine scheduled, planned maintenance services and safety inspections.
• Make recommendations regarding the extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through Service Advisor.
• Road test equipment and check attachment operation as required.
• Complete detailed service reports, timecards, warranty documentation and other documentation.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, through quality of repairs.
• Think logically and keep up with changes in technology.
• Employ workplace health and safety practices at all times.
• Be motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment as outlined above.
• Excellent diagnostic skills.
• Self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision.
• Superb customer service skills.
• Team Oriented.

Training, Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Must be a Skilled registered Apprentice level 2 or higher.
• Experience in Electrical systems and Electronic Controls.
• Experience in Diesel engine service, repair and overhaul.
• Thorough knowledge and experience trouble shooting and repairing of Hydraulic Componentry and Systems, Hydrostatic Drives, Automatic, Power shift and Standard Transmissions, and driveline componentry.
• Welding experience as asset.

Values:

• Build trust – with customers and each other.
• Be a team player – commit to working together to win.
• Be customer-focused – “wow” customers so they become raving fans.
• Support community – care for our people, our community and our planet.
• Deliver results – know what you need to do and get it done.

Working Conditions: The Heavy-Duty Apprentice Level 2-4 is based out of the Abbotsford office and works 40 hours on average per week Monday to Friday.

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Selection Process Notification: Due to the volume of applications, we will contact only the shortlisted candidates. Thank you for considering career opportunities with Westerra Equipment.

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