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Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited
Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice (Shop / Field)
Airdrie, AB · On-site
Posted Sep 4, 2026
$25–$32 / hour
Job summary
Diagnose, repair, and maintain generator systems including fuel, engine, and electrical components. Perform scheduled maintenance and advise customers on equipment condition and future repair needs.
Job details
Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals We are looking for customer-oriented, motivated individuals to join our professional team. Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work. Why Work with Us? Perks! Competitive salary, with overtime available Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company Tool allowance Uniform, safety boots/shoes, safety gear provided RRSP Match Safety-minded organization Stable, year-round employment Continuous training, learning and development opportunities Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibility What You’ll Be Doing Duties and Responsibilities: Review work orders and discuss work with your supervisor. Inspect motor in operation, and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults. Adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of generator systems including fuel system, engine, drive train, emission control and exhaust, electrical and electronic systems using hand tools and other specialized automotive repair equipment. Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's performance specifications. Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune ups. Advise customers on work performed, general generator condition and future repair requirements. Qualifications And Requirements What You’ll Bring to the Team Registered Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice. Class 5 license with a clean or satisfactory driver’s abstract (no more than 3 demerit points) is required. Class 3 license is considered an asset. Experience with generator service and repair is an asset. Available to work overtime when required. Flexibility; must be comfortable with managing and adapting to multiple changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Excellent problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to converse with colleagues, customers, and other parties in a professional and courteous manner. Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Pride in what you do! #SJ2 Want to learn more about career opportunities at Cooper Equipment Rentals? Visit our Careers page to view Day in the Life videos cooperequipment.ca/careers. At Cooper Equipment Rentals, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and accessible workplace where everyone has an equitable opportunity to succeed. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We use AI-assisted technology to support parts of our recruitment process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our team using human judgment. Pay Range $25.00 - $31.50 per hour Location: 148 East Lake Blvd NE Airdrie, AB T4A 2G2
What you’ll do
Diagnose, repair, and maintain generator systems including fuel, engine, and electrical components. Perform scheduled maintenance and advise customers on equipment condition and future repair needs.
Requirements
Must be a Registered Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice with a valid Class 5 driver's license and a clean abstract. Experience with generator service and a Class 3 license are considered assets.
Benefits
• Competitive salary • Overtime available • Benefit package with premiums paid by company • Tool allowance • Uniform • Safety boots/shoes • Safety gear • RRSP Match • Continuous training • Learning and development opportunities
Listed skills
- Problem solving · Preferred
- Communication Skills · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Computerized diagnostics
- Generator repair
- Preventative maintenance
- Fuel system repair
- Electrical systems
- Electronic systems
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Independent work
- Hand tools
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Engineering