Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice - Aerial Lift Equipment

Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician

Location: SE Calgary, AB

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (No weekends)

Industry: Industrial Equipment / High-Reach & Aerial

Ready to take your Heavy Equipment Technician apprenticeship to the next level? Our client, a premier Calgary equipment specialist, is seeking a motivated 2nd Year HET Apprentice to join their tight-knit crew. Operating out of a spotless, heated, modern shop, you will collaborate side-by-side with seasoned Journeymen and a hands-on Shop Foreman dedicated to sharpening your diagnostic skills and advancing your trade. If you take pride in precision wrenching, want direct exposure to complex high-reach aerial machinery, and thrive in a supportive shop environment, this is where you belong.

Advantages
Competitive Pay: Earn $32.00 – $34.00/hr (aligned with provincial apprentice scales and experience), plus performance-based wage increases.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a predictable full-time day shift featuring early Friday wrap-ups and a balanced weekend rotation.

Day-One Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage with 80% employer-paid premiums kicking in immediately upon hire.

Perks & Training: Receive a $150 annual work boot allowance, paid vacation time, and full financial support for technical schooling.

Top-Tier Shop: Work in a heated, well-organized facility stocked with premier tooling, strict safety practices, and 1-on-1 Journeyman mentorship.

Long-Term Security: Build a lasting career in a recession-resilient equipment sector offering clear paths for internal promotion.

Responsibilities
Partner with certified Journeyperson technicians and the Shop Foreman to service, inspect, and overhaul high-reach aerial lifts, telehandlers, and rental fleet machinery.

Diagnose, troubleshoot, and execute repairs or component rebuilds across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Conduct thorough preventative maintenance (PMs), pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), and green-tag sign-offs to guarantee fleet units meet strict rental standards.

Support functional equipment testing, safety compliance audits, and annual structural load-testing certifications.

Safely maneuver, spot, and stage heavy equipment across the outdoor yard and indoor shop bays.

Maintain a tidy, organized, and hazard-free workstation while championing company safety standards daily.

Qualifications
Apprenticeship Status: Registered 2nd or 3rd Year Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Apprentice with AIT (Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training) or equivalent.

Hands-On Experience: 1+ years of shop or field wrenching experience, ideally involving aerial work platforms, mobile hydraulics, or heavy machinery.

Technical Foundation: Solid grasp of DC electrical circuits, reading schematics, diesel engines, and hydraulic system fundamentals.

Tools & Licensing: Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract, plus a foundational set of hand, air, and power tools suited for a 2nd-year apprentice.

Attitude: Strong mechanical aptitude, eagerness to absorb new skills, reliable attendance, and a collaborative team mindset.

Summary
If you are a driven Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice looking to accelerate your career with a stable equipment rental leader in SE Calgary, we want to hear from you today!

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Are you a skilled tradesperson ready for a new chapter, even if this specific role isn't the right match? Get in touch anyway! As industrial recruitment specialists, we likely have another opportunity tailored to your trade.

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