Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic or 4th Year Apprentice

Heavy Duty Mechanic - Journeyman or 4th Year Apprentice

Location:

Blue Grass Ltd., Balzac, AB

Blue Grass Ltd., a family-owned and operated leader in the horticulture and landscaping industry, has been a trusted name in Calgary for years. As one of the largest suppliers of landscape products in the region, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and fostering a dynamic work environment.

Join Blue Grass as either a Journeyman Mechanic or a fourth-year apprentice. This role is vital in maintaining our fleet of landscaping and farm machinery, ensuring smooth operations that support our mission of providing top-tier landscaping services and products. This role involves hands-on mechanical work, supervisory responsibilities, and ensuring a safe, organized work environment.

• Competitive Pay: $45.00-$50.00 per hour, based on experience. Starting wage for forth year apprentice is $25.00-$30.00.
• Prime
  
  Location:
  
  Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Calgary.
• Employee Perks:
  Discounts on company products and services.
• Growth Opportunities:
  Support for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Work within a supportive and friendly team.

• Repair, overhaul, and maintain a fleet including dump trucks, loaders, highway tractors, track hoes, skid-steers, and trailers.
• Work on equipment such as super-b’s, low-boys, tandems, tri-axles, loaders, Teledynes, and forklifts.
• Oversee daily shop operations, including supervising apprentices, ordering parts, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment and following safety standards.
• Report directly to the Operations Manager and Senior Management.
• Ensure all repairs and maintenance are timely and cost-efficient.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork within the shop and with other departments.
• Be prepared to work on-site or off-site as needed.

• Certification:
  Journeyman certificate or 4th-year apprentice in Heavy Duty or Agricultural Mechanics.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of full-time experience as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic or shop manager.
• Additional Certification: CVIP certification is required; a Class 1 license with an air certificate is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Proven experience supervising and training staff.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Speak and understand English fluently
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Follow safe work practices

• Opportunity to lead and mentor within a supportive team.
• Diverse responsibilities across varied equipment.
• Flexible working conditions and growth potential.

If you are eager to kickstart your career in mechanics within a dynamic outdoor environment, seize this opportunity to grow with Blue Grass Ltd. Your journey toward becoming a skilled mechanic begins here— to make your mark!