Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic

Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for an Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic who will use their skills to tackle machinery challenges, ensuring our customers fleets operate with excellence. 

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a permanent, full-time position of an Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic, reporting to Manager, Maintenance. This position maintains, rebuilds, overhauls, reconditions, and does diagnostic troubleshooting of motorized commercial trucks, buses, and road transport equipment. This position works closely with the Parts Department and Service Advisors. Your base location will be Bella Coola, BC and may require some travel throughout our great province.

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Discover British Columbia's Cariboo Chilcotin Coast: a paradise for work-life balance with stunning landscapes and vibrant living. 

Enjoy diverse outdoor activities in a region with varying geography, from Bella Coola’s coastal waters to Ashcroft’s semi-desert hills. With hundreds of lakes, ski hills, and forests, it's an adventurer's dream. 

More affordable than larger cities, it offers rich career opportunities in road maintenance, forestry, construction, and healthcare. Ideal for families and career-focused individuals seeking to live in a “land without limits.” Read more on DawsonRoadMaintenance.ca. 

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Prioritizes safety in all aspects of the job

• Strives to exceed industry standards by continuously offering first-class customer service

• Successfully determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests, identifying worn and damaged parts

• Maintains current and accurate vehicle records by documenting all services and repairs

• Ensures equipment is available for use by completing preventive maintenance 

• Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brakes, steering, and hydraulics

• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives and confirming repair completion before releasing unit to the customer

• Complies with federal and provincial vehicle requirements by inspecting vehicle's to CVSE compliance

WHAT YOU BRING

• 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Mechanic

• Red Seal is an asset

• CVI certificate is an asset.

• Strong electrical diagnostic skills

• Class 1 or 3 driver's license is an asset

• Air brake experience is an asset

• First aid experience is an asset

• Engine transmission experience is an asset

• Strong self-motivational skills

• Goal oriented and a team player

BENEFITS

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and needs people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.

Apply now to start the conversation!

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