Apprentice Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals

We are looking for a customer-oriented, motivated individual to join our professional team as an Apprentice Heavy Equipment Mechanicat our branch located in Edmonton, AB.

Why Work with Us? Perks!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• RRSP Match
• Safety-minded organization
• Tool + boot allowance
• Stable, year-round employment with overtime available
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility

What You’ll Be Doing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, service and maintain a diverse fleet of construction equipment including (but not limited to) earth-moving equipment, compaction equipment, and aerial equipment such as telehandlers, boom lifts and scissor lifts.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment malfunctions and make required repairs.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Maintain documentation of inspections, maintenance and work orders in a thorough and timely manner.
• Adhere to all company Health and Safety Policies.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant mechanical experience is preferred. Prior experience working on construction equipment is a definite asset.
• Must have a complete set of tools (or be working on building a complete toolset).
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Understanding of computer applications and diagnostic tools.
• Working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
• Flexibility; must be comfortable with managing and adapting to multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to converse with colleagues, customers, and other parties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-starter and highly motivated to learn.
• Pride in what you do!

Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work.

Want to learn more about this as well as other opportunities at Cooper? Visit our Careers page to view Day in the Life videos cooperequipment.ca/careers.

Who We Are: Operating since 1972, Cooper Equipment Rentals is a full-service construction equipment rental company. We specialize in the rental of compact, aerial and heavy construction equipment for the contracting community. We have grown to over 70 strategically placed branches across Canada and pride ourselves in exceptional customer service provided by our highly trained team. And we’re growing!

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