2nd & 3rd Year Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic Apprentice- Manitoba

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Title: 2nd & 3rd Year Apprentice Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic - On road Truck and Trailer
Work Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Reports to: Shop & Equipment Manager
Department: Projects

At KBL, we do things differently. As Western Canada’s largest environmental waste management company—born in the North and built on resilience—we’ve grown by trusting our people, keeping them safe, and backing bold ideas. We're proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies!

We're looking for a 2nd & 3rd Year Apprentice Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic to support our growing operations in Manitoba. As a Second or Third Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice you will perform tasks in mechanical servicing, repair and maintenance of KBL’s fleet of heavy trucks and trailers. In this role, you’ll help keep our values alive — ensuring that as we scale, we continue to lead with care, connection, and community.

What You'll Do

Services on equipment:

• Work with Equipment Manager to schedule required servicing to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
• Inspecting and diagnosing problems with heavy trucks and trailer equipment
• Complete necessary repairs and required maintenance as per the scheduled servicing
• Conducting preventative maintenance to ensure the safe operation of equipment
• Accurate and timely completion of work orders, including time and parts per repair
• Collaborating with other mechanics and technicians to solve complex problems
• Have experience with highway units on operations and maintenance
• Have computer skills to utilize equipment management programs and for completing equipment repair and maintenance logs

Hot work considered an asset

• Welding non-structural and non-frame components on equipment
• Grinding and cutting with grinder
• Oxy acetylene torch use
• General metal working

Keeping the service bays and equipment clean:

• Keep tools clean and stored when not in use
• Ensure parts are where they should be
• Assist Service Manager with parts and inventory management

Health and Safety:

• Adhere to Health and Safety Management System, be familiar with and follow all applicable safe work practices, safe operating procedures, and safety specifications detailed in equipment manuals and manufacturer’s specifications
• Ensure that those persons assisting in the shop are also following applicable safe work standards
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or incidents and near misses to the Logistics Coordinator in a timely manner

Physical Requirements:

This position requires standing for extended periods, in addition to walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling with occasional sitting. Must be capable of heavy lifting and moving parts up to 75 lbs. on a consistent basis.

Working Environment:

Located at our KBL shop in Leduc, this job is on an 8 and 6 rotation, possibility of some overtime hours.

Who You Are

• Experience working on Heavy on Road Trucks and Trailers, Side and End Dump.
• Familiar with Peterbilt/ Western Start/Kenworth is considered an asset
• Possession of valid driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivator willing to work overtime if needed

What You Need

• Enrolled as a third year Heavy Duty Technician/Mechanic

We’re committed to providing a safe, supportive work environment.
Reasonable accommodations are available to those who qualify.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Trust & Empowerment: Empowered culture with minimal bureaucracy- just real responsibility, ownership, and the flexibility to do your best work
• Growth & Agility: We’re entrepreneurial by nature—quick to adapt and deeply invested in your development
• Care & Commitment: From top-tier benefits (including $3,000 annually for psychological support) to a focus on safety and wellness, we put our people first
• Meaningful Impact: Your work helps build safer, cleaner communities across Canada and that’s something to be proud of

Why You'll Love Our Perks

• Competitive wage, allowances and above-market benefits
• RRSP matching, Health Care Spending Account, Wellness account, and flexible work options where feasible
• Paid training and development opportunities, Manager training program, formal Employee Recognition program

We're Proud of Where We Come From - and Where We're Going

Founded in the North in 2006 and led by an EY Entrepreneur of the Year, KBL continues to grow with purpose and agility. We share our success with our people and invest in their well-being every step of the way.

KBL is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Please notify us if you require any.

Preference may be given to Indigenous applicants as per contractual requirements for certain postings. We encourage you to self-identify your Indigenous status and community on your resume if applicable

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to support the preliminary screening and evaluation of resumes submitted in response to our job postings as part of our recruitment process.

Learn more and apply today at www.kbl.ca