Journeyman Shop Foreman $50 - $55/hr

Location: SE Calgary, AB

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (No weekends)

Industry: Industrial Equipment / High-Reach & Aerial

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 growth opportunities. 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, solid 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

📌 Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice (Canada)
🏢 randstad canada
📍 Canada