Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice

Location: Yellowknife, NT, Canada
Date Posted: Mar 19, 2025
Job ID: R23692
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

Summit Air is currently hiring for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice to join the team in Yellowknife, NT! The Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of industrial aircraft ground service equipment.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Maintains, repairs and overhauls aircraft ground service equipment in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs troubleshooting of aircraft ground support equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Performs immediate repairs and preventative maintenance on company equipment.
• Maintains and makes repairs to facilities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains Equipment status report along with updating equipment service intervals.
• Liaises with vendors and secures favorable pricing of parts and services; initiates purchase orders.
• Keeps tools and support equipment in safe and operational working condition while maintaining a clean work environment.

Qualifications:

• 0-4 years’ experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice.
• Experience in the repair and overhaul of motorized vehicles and industrial equipment is an asset.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Problem-Solving Skills/Strong Technical Aptitude/Strong Work Ethic/Ability to take direction and learn quickly/Strong verbal, written and computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others and alone.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Additional Information

Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canada's North and beyond. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo, to transferring passengers, to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North, we are a one-stop solution. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

27 Yellowknife Airport, 100 Dickins Street, Yellowknife, NT