Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice - Aerial Lift Equipment

Are you an ambitious Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice ready to accelerate your trade skills with a premier equipment specialist in Calgary? Our client is looking for a driven 2nd Year HET Apprentice to join their close-knit, highly skilled team. Working in a clean, heated, and state-of-the-art facility, you will work directly alongside experienced Journeymen and a dedicated Shop Foreman who are invested in your technical development and long-term career growth. If you take pride in doing quality work, want hands-on exposure to advanced high-reach aerial equipment, and value a supportive shop culture, this is the ideal place to build your career.

Advantages
Pay & Compensation: $30.00 – $35.00/hr (based on provincial apprentice wage scale / experience) , with performance wage

Schedule & Work-Life Balance: Full-time day shift featuring early Friday finishes and a balanced weekend rotation

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits with 80% employer-paid premiums starting immediately upon hire

Perks & Allowances: $150 annual boot allowance, paid vacation, and paid technical training support

Workplace Culture: Modern, heated, organized shop with top-tier tooling, safety standards, and one-on-one mentorship from certified Journeymen

Stability: Permanent, recession-resilient equipment sector with internal advancement potential


Responsibilities
Work under the mentorship of Journeyperson technicians and the Shop Foreman to service, inspect, and repair high-reach aerial work platforms, telehandlers, and rental fleet equipment.

Assist in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting, diagnostics, and component rebuilds/replacements.

Perform routine preventative maintenance (PMs), pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), and green-tag verification procedures to ensure fleet units meet strict rental readiness standards.

Assist with functional testing, safety compliance checks, and annual load testing inspections.

Safely operate and coordinate equipment movement throughout the yard and shop floor.

Keep a clean, organized, and hazard-free work bay while adhering strictly to company safety protocols.

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

Experience: 1+ years of practical mechanical experience in a shop or field setting, preferably working with aerial lifts, mobile hydraulics, or heavy equipment.

Technical Aptitude: Basic working knowledge of DC electrical circuits, schematic reading, diesel powertrains, and hydraulic systems.

Tools & Licensing: Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract, and an initial set of basic trade hand/air/power tools suitable for a 2nd-year apprentice.

Mindset: Eagerness to learn, strong mechanical curiosity, dependable work ethic, and a team-first attitude.

Summary
If you are an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic looking to advance your career in a role with a stable equipment rental leader in SE Calgary, please apply today!
How to apply?

1) Apply directly to this post
2) Email your resume to stephanie.kihn@randstad.ca include "Apprentice HET in heading
3) Create a profile and apply through our website, www.randstad.ca

Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a change, but this isn't the right fit? Reach out anyway! As specialists in industrial recruitment, we likely have another role that matches your expertise.

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