This position is NOT for just anyone. We are not hiring just a mechanic with expertise. We want great people who fit like a glove into our great company culture.
As the Heavy-Duty Mechanic, you are responsible for performing skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of our company fleet. Working remotely and independently, you will have the ability to troubleshoot major and minor mechanical problems. Work assignments will be received in the form of oral or written work orders, but you are expected to determine the nature and extent of needed repairs.
Your schedule & Pay:
Our mechanics are on a 8 days on, 6 days off rotation, Wed-Wed (6:30am-5:00pm)
Whom you are working with:
Primarily you work with the Fleet Maintenance & Asset Management, shop staff and dispatch with little direct daily supervision.
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A team-player mentality willing to go the extra mile to help your team
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A utility player who can flex and expand to what the position requires every day
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Most importantly, you will be working with people with big hearts who truly care about one another
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A family-owned business where the owner knows your name but is active in getting to know you
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A company is filled with great people, and hopefully YOU, because life is too short not to be around great people every day
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Great health and insurance benefits – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, AD&D – because we believe in taking care of yourself
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We care about you as a person too, and so provide great work/life benefits:
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Discount on fuel – because fuel is what we do!
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Educational assistance – we want you to keep learning
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Career pathing – we believe in helping you can grow in ways important to you
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Paid orientation & training – we will set you up for success
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Service awards – recognizing your hard work every day is important, and these awards are important for everyone to recognize excellence
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EFAP program – we care about your whole self because that is what you bring to work every day and your family!
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40 Paid Personal Hours - To be used for sick days, personal appointments, or mental health days because we want you to take care of yourself as you need it
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Referral rewards – bringing in other great people makes sense, and you should be rewarded well!
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Boot allowance – Who doesn’t want a GREAT pair of boots? You will be in the shop, so you need them!
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Diagnose defects in fleet and provide service for company fleet.
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Provide routine maintenance as well as possible engine overhauls.
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Check equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults/ malfunctions.
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Repair and adjust hydraulic pumps, safety valves, and any other mechanical components.
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Diagnose any faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair that is required.
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Inspect, repair, and adjust gasoline and diesel-powered units.
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Perform incidental welding operations on equipment. (If qualified)
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Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
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Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor to facilitate prompt correction or reporting.
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Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
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Perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop and road calls when required.
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Operate automotive servicing equipment.
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Installation of new and added-on equipment.
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Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics.
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Accurate completion of work orders and time sheets.
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Repair cooling, and lubrication systems.
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Repair mechanical transmissions, drivetrains, and final drives.
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Repair cable-operated working attachments, winches, compressors, pumps, electric generators, etc.
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Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
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Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
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Instruct and assist apprentices.
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Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation.
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Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques.
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Maintain a clean working environment and good housekeeping practices.
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Work away from home in other AFD branches at times if requested.
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Other related duties as required or assigned.
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Some overtime and after-hours work may apply
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Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
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3+ years experience as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic
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Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy-Duty Mechanic Certification required
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High School Diploma or GED asset.
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Must have (basic) own tools.
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Professional written and verbal communication skills
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B620 experience is valued
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CVIP license is an asset
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Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and e-mail
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Class 1 & 3 license is a valuable asset
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