Maintenance Assistant / Shop Hand

at  Bison Transport

Bison invests in the best equipment and the best people to work on our growing Maintenance department. We offer state-of-the-art equipment and software and you will enjoy working in a clean, innovative and professional team-oriented shop. We are devoted to your career advancement as a skilled technician and support national tractor and trailer apprentice certification programs.
The Maintenance Assistant (Shop Hand) works within the Maintenance Team and is responsible for performing quick lube services as well as minor mechanical repairs and other duties in an efficient and timely manner. You are expected to be a team player in the Maintenance Department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Minimum Grade 12 required or enrolled in a High School Apprenticeship Program
• Interest in enrolling in the Heavy Equipment Technician program
• Must have mechanical aptitude
• Able to perform manual labour
• Adaptable and able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Capable of multi-tasking and achieving required deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to work extended periods
• Basic computer skills

• Quick lube program
• Minor repairs
• Tractor detailing, sanitization
• Decal removal
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly checklists
• General shop/yard clean up
• Customer and internal DPF filter cleaning
• Assistance in the other departments as required
• Other duties as assigned