Heavy Duty Mechanic

Fort Garry Industries is Canada's most trusted truck and trailer parts, sales and service provider. The Fort Garry Industries group of companies has over 500 employees with locations across Canada.

With over 100 years of service under our belt, Fort Garry Industries is always expanding and looking for talented and motivated people to join our team and help with our continued success!

Fort Garry Industries has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanic Welder to join our team at our Edmonton location.

What You Will Do:

• Perform incidental, structural and general welding on heavy duty equipment
• Diagnose defects and perform repairs on heavy equipment
• Perform electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Perform installation of new and added-on equipment, mechanical transmissions and drivetrains
• Repair cable-operated working attachments on winches, compressors and pumps
• Test all repaired and installed equipment for proper performance
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

What We Require:

• Journeyman Welder designation required.
• 2nd year heavy duty mechanic apprentice or equivalent experience required.
• Proficiency in several welding types required (MIG, TIG, Stick, Aluminum
• MUST BE ABLE to meet the physical requirements: Lift up to 75lbs, able to work while kneeling/squatting and crouching, work at varying heights and enclosed areas.
• Excellent Customer Service skills – dedicated to exceeding expectations of internal and external customers.
• Strong written and verbal skills – ability to write and speak succinctly with customers and colleagues.
• Basic to proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (email, word, excel) and ability to learn in-house systems.
  
  

What We Offer:

• A Highly Competitive Wage – eligible for a yearly bonus
• An Extended Health Care Plan which includes;
• Dental/Vision Benefits
• Health Spending Account
• Sick Pay Allowance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Investment Opportunities
• A Continuous Learning Environment
• A Casual Dress Code
• A Fun and Supportive Work Environment
  
  

Fort Garry Industries welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Fort Garry Industries is committed to the principle of Employment Equity. It is our goal to achieve a workforce that is reflective of the citizens we serve. Employment Equity promotes the principles of fairness, merit and equitable employment representation. Fort Garry Industries values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Creating a culture of equality isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also the smart thing.