• Location: Kamloops, BC
• Job Status: Full Time, Permanent
• Compensation: Journeyman wage: $43.07/hr (Apprentices earn a percentage of ticketed rate based on completion of schooling)
• Pension: $3.75/hr (approx. $8,000 per year) 100% paid by Arrow
• Benefits: Full benefits including dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more
• Schedule: 4 on 4 off, day and night shifts are required 
• Boot allowance and all other PPE supplied including coveralls
• 100% insurance paid on your tools
• Opportunity for overtime
  
  

Ask us about our Mechanic Apprenticeship program!

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 Commercial Truck and Transport Journeyman Mechanic or Apprentice to join our Arrow family at one of our Kamloops, BC divisions! As an Arrow mechanic, you will perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of tractors, trailers, and mobile equipment using state of the art shop equipment. 

For more information on Arrow careers 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 

• Journeyman's certificate, Red Seal, or equivalent qualification
  • 2nd year or higher apprentices in a certified mechanic program 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 operations
• A positive attitude
• Strong safety mindset
• 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

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