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Journeyman Truck and Trailer Technician
Join our Truck and Trailer Shop Mechanics team! At Kidco Construction Ltd., our mechanics are essential to keeping our fleet in top condition and ready for any challenge. We are looking for a Journeyman On-Road Technician and a 3rd Year Apprentice On-Road Technician. Both positions play crucial roles in getting our equipment back on the road, ensuring our projects have the necessary tools to succeed. Our shop emphasizes a collaborative, team-driven atmosphere to get the job done. Your skills and expertise will help us keep our trucks and trailers ready for any task.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Has either a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician certificate, or a 3rd-Year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice.
- Has experience with CAT, Paccar, Cummins, and International engines and chassis
- Is qualified and skilled at performing CVIP inspections
- Possesses a valid Class 5 License with air endorsement and a clean driver’s abstract (Class 1 or 3 is an asset)
- Is skilled in working on both stationary and smaller mobile construction equipment like generators and lighting plants
- Is capable of working up to 12 hours per day, 6 days per week during peak season
- Owns basic tools
- Is fluent in speaking and writing English
- The successful candidate must be willing to work shift work as well as have reliable transportation to work each day
What We Offer You:
- Competitive hourly wage reflective of skill and experience
- Pay increases for strong performers
- Overtime pay: After 8 hours each day and 44 hours per week
- Full Benefits Package: Our benefits provider, Open Circle, covers dental, vision, health care, prescription medication, and life insurance. All benefits kick in after you surpass 300 hours and complete a one-month waiting period
- Vacation/Holiday pay at a rate of 9.6% on each cheque
- Enhanced RRSP Matching Program: Contribute to your self-directed RSP and receive a 100% matching contribution from Kidco, helping you maximize your retirement savings
- Strong commitment to safety
Joining Kidco Construction means becoming part of a team that values hard work and dedication. We offer a competitive hourly wage, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to grow your skills in a safety-conscious environment.
Apply today!
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About Kidco Construction Ltd.
For over 35 years, we've been a proud extension of our client's team. No matter how simple or complex a job may be, we always step up, get the job done right and look for the best way of doing things – ways that will save clients time and money, and maximize their goals. What started as a family business focused on Earthworks has evolved into a full service company that approaches projects in a different way—one where the status quo is challenged and the highest standards are brought to the table.
We've had relationships with many of our clients for more than 30 years, where together, we've been united in our goals, and unwavering in our commitment to quality.
As a multi-service provider looking to achieve greater efficiencies, we offer Earthworks, Underground, Foundation Excavation, Trucking, Paint Shop and Heavy Hauling services. We bring intelligence, critical technical analysis, extensive experience and collaboration throughout every phase of every project. From concept to completion, our solutions, solid track record and unmatched resources help our clients remain leaders in their field today, and in the future. With great capacity, there is no limit to what we can do. We have a massive and diverse fleet that allows us to take on many large and small jobs at the same time, yet still leave room to take on more. And with our own maintenance shop and Heavy Hauling gear, there's no down time.