1st or 2nd year Automotive or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice - Regina shop

Hundseth Power Line Construction (HPL) is a Saskatchewan-based, family-owned business, headquartered in Saskatoon, with additional site offices in Regina and Humboldt. For nearly 50 years, our vision is to be the benchmark contractor in the overhead and underground utilities industry, recognized for the integrity of our people, the ethics of our business practices, and our ability to innovate with leading-edge safety & quality practices.

We are currently seeking a 1st or 2nd year Apprentice Automotive and/or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician for our Regina service shop. Candidates with up to two years of automotive or heavy duty equipment experience are preferred.

The successful candidate will be a motivated, self starter who will provide service and actively assist other team members in our fast paced mechanic shop and equipment yard. Reliable and accountable, the successful candidate will inspect vehicles, troubleshoot and diagnose, perform routine maintenance, and complete necessary repairs, focused on completion of shop projects in a safe, professional, and time efficient manner.

Although the work is physically demanding, we offer a mentorship culture like no other, with competitive compensation, an extensive benefits and retirement plan, boot allowance, and much more. Although we supply all personal protective equipment, the successful candidate will be required to bring their own tools.

Responsibilities will include:

- Perform basic maintenance, including changing motor oil, rotating tires, and checking fluid levels.

- Repair or replace worn parts and systems, such as spark plugs, wheel bearings, brake pads, fuel systems, and sensors.

- Follow checklists to ensure thorough examination of all parts and systems.

- Identify mechanical and electrical problems with both manual and computerized diagnostic equipment.

- Perform repairs thoroughly and accurately.

- Other responsibilities based on priority of shop work.

Requirements:

- Legally entitled to work in Canada.

- Must hold a valid class 5 driver's license with a clean driver abstract.

- High School diploma or equivalent.

- Completion of level 1 or level 2 of a postsecondary program in automotive or heavy duty equipment technician.

- Experience with electronic systems maintenance and repair.

- Strong communication skills.

- Physical strength and stamina, and the ability to lift over 50 pounds.

- This position is considered a safety sensitive position; the successful applicant will be required to complete pre-employment medical testing that includes a drug and alcohol screening.

Please submit your resume and cover letter indicating how your experience meets the job requirements on our website (www.hundseth.ca).

No phone calls please

All Applicants are thanked for their interest. Only potential candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: $27.00-$33.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

- Company events

- Dental care

- Disability insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Extended health care

- Life insurance

- On-site parking

- RRSP match

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision care

Application question(s):

- What is your wage expectation?

- Do you have a Year 1 or 2 Automotive or Heavy Duty Equipment Technician trade card?

Experience:

- automotive technician: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-10-08