Weekend Mechanic Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

• Location: Peace River, AB
• Job Status: Full time permanent
• Compensation: $99,000 - $138,000 per year for a ticketed mechanic (Apprentices earn a percentage of journeyman wage based on completion of schooling)
• Retirement Savings: Opportunity to join an RRSP matching program
• Benefits: Full Benefits which include dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more... 100% paid by Arrow!
• Schedule: Flexible shift scheduling
• Boot allowance
• 100% insurance coverage on your tools
• Year-round work
• New equipment
• Mechanic Support Program, offering progress bonuses and tuition/book support (eligibility requirements apply)
• Post-secondary scholarship opportunities for Full Time employee's spouses, children, grandchildren (eligibility requirements apply)
• The stability of a +100 year old company and the spirit of an innovative and entrepreneurial organization

As advocates of equal opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow.

In Business since 1919 and still growing, Arrow is a leader in bulk commodity hauling, reload operations, freight management, logistics, consulting, and technology with operations throughout Canada and the U.S.

We are looking for Journeyman or 4th year Apprentice Mechanic at our Peace River Fibre division. As an Arrow mechanic, you will perform mechanical repair and maintenance of tractors, trailers and mobile equipment. We have a very well maintained shop environment!

The Peace River Fibre Trucking Division specializes in serving key customers by hauling wood fibre, including wood chips, sawdust and hogfuel, from various origins to key customer destinations in the Peace River vicinity.  Approximately 65 professional truck drivers report into the Peace River Fibre Trucking Division and equipment is serviced by a state of the art onsite shop by a great team of mechanics, welders and apprentices.

For more information please visit www.arrowcareers.ca

• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations 
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting 
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment 
• Provide routine maintenance on tractors, trailers and mobile equipment such as forklifts and loaders 
• Check all equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions 
• Diagnose defects in all equipment
• Diagnose any faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair that is required 
• Perform incidental welding repairs on equipment 
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service 
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop and road calls when required 
• Operate automotive servicing equipment, e.g. A/C recycler, etc. 
• Ability to operate the equipment that is serviced i.e. bring trucks, trailers and mobile equipment in and out of the shop.  May require a Class 1 driving license 
• Installation of new and added-on equipment 
• Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting diagnostics and repair
• Ability to effectively and efficiently prioritize daily work 
• Repair cooling, and lubrication systems 
• Diagnose and repair mechanical transmissions, drive-trains and final drives 
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance 
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work 
• Instruct apprentices 
• Accurate completion of work orders and time cards 
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation 
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques 
• Complying with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics  
• Follow all workplace safety policies and compliance regulations, participate in identifying hazards 
• Ability to understand cross training on all functions at facility 
• Other mechanical repair work as required
• Accurate completion of work orders and time cards 
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation 
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques 
• Complying with all rules and regulations, protocols and established metrics  
• Follow all workplace safety policies and compliance regulations, participate in identifying hazards 
• Ability to understand cross training on all functions at facility 
• Other mechanical repair work as required

• Journeyman's certificate, Red Seal, or equivalent qualification
  • 4th year mechanics or equivalent will be considered
• Clean driver's abstract with no suspensions
• Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics and electrical, including schematics and diagnostics
• Experience with routine maintenance and repair operations
• Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Ability to deal with people tactfully and professionally at all times
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• At least two job references
• The embodiment of Arrow's Core Values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Fun! 

Arrow has been recognized as a Top Fleet Employer of Distinction, a SmartWay Transport Partner, a BCTA Clean Carrier, a BC Hydro Clean Energy Champion and as a Carrier of Excellence in Women's Leadership.