Since 1978, Can-Traffic Services has been a leader in traffic signal design and installation. Our team includes engineers, electricians, tradesmen, and technicians dedicated to keeping traffic flowing and safely guide your family home. With 45+ years of technical expertise and experience to draw upon, our field teams deliver a first rate, safety conscious, and efficient service.

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic with Can-Traffic Services, you will perform preventive maintenance, diagnostics and make repairs on equipment in the safest, most effective way possible to avoid downtime. Our fleet primarily consists of bucket trucks, digger derricks, medium to heavy-duty on-highway vehicles, light-duty Trailers, small excavators, skid steers, ditch witches, general construction tools and equipment. To thrive in this role, you must have related experience, a willingness to learn, and a great attitude. Join our team and help “SAFELY GUIDE FAMILIES HOME”.

What you will do Everyday

• Inspect, identify, diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and modify systems, components, accessories and attachments.
• Checking for wear/damage/ defects/ problems, analyzing performance and function, servicing, replacing, reprogramming, reconditioning, exchanging, adjusting, replacing and aligning
• Following PM programs for Servicing/Oil Sampling/A, B, C Inspection/CVIP and complete the appropriate paperwork associated with each
• Assist with coordination, scheduling, and auditing vehicle maintenance repairs to include preventative, mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repair to trucks, trailers, and other equipment
• Work on multiple systems such as: engines, fuel systems, electrical, suspension, hydraulics, transmissions, climate control systems, emission systems, Steering, Brakes, drive lines, structural components, frames, light undercarriages as well as ground engaging equipment.
• Perform/Assist with CVIP inspections/repairs on required equipment.
• Ensure coordination of required parts are pre-ordered/ordered for daily and weekend repairs
• Perform inspections, prepare reports, work orders and checklists with accuracy on each vehicle and piece of equipment inspected or repaired to assist with PM/Maintenance program accuracy
• Displays accountability/Integrity when providing responsible leadership to apprentices in the completion of assignments on a day-to-day operational basis while meeting workload and safety requirements
• Mentors, trains, and coaches’ apprentices contributing to the development of strong and effective teams. Supporting the apprentices to be successful in their roles to gain the knowledge and skills required to advance in their field of expertise.
• Required to help with shop area cleanliness, organization of workspace and proper disposal of materials being discarded from shop operations
• Promote a Health and Safety culture within the maintenance team to ensure all safety policies, applicable OH&S regulations and Safe Work Practices are followed.
• Periodically be required to receive off duty phone calls to assist mechanical staff in trouble shooting equipment down
• May be required to do local field calls during regular workday hours
• Ensure quality, compliance, and safety of company’s assets
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills Required

• Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to be adaptable, manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to facilitate conflict resolution internally and externally.
• Strong 12V electrical and hydraulic skills
• Negotiation skills, with a focus on best-value and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Ability to identify opportunities and potential risks when making repair and maintenance decisions.
• Excellent analysis, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to work days, weekends or out of town if necessary.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Qualifications Needed

• Journeyman On-Road Heavy Duty Mechanic (Dual ticketed Heavy Duty Technician/Journeyman Welder an asset)
• Valid Alberta Class 5 driver’s license and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
• CVIP Inspection Certificate
• Valid Alberta Class 1, 3 driver’s license with air brakes (Q endorsement) is an asset