Position Purpose: The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is required to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy trucks, earth moving, and related construction equipment including road graders, gasoline and diesel powered tractors, and dump trucks. Work assignments will be received in the form of oral or written work orders, but the employee is expected to determine the nature and extent of needed repairs.
Job Duties include, but not limited to:
- Repair and adjust hydraulic pumps, safety valves, and any other necessary mechanical components
- Inspect, repair and adjust gasoline and diesel powered units
- Perform incidental welding operations on equipment
- Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances
- Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
- Diagnose defects in heavy equipment
- Perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop and road calls when required
- Operate automotive servicing equipment, e.g. A/C recycler, etc.
- Installation of new and added-on equipment
- Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Accurate completion of work orders and time cards
- Repair cooling, and lubrication systems
- Install and align engines and machinery
- Repair mechanical transmissions, drive-trains and final drives
- Repair cable-operated working attachments, winches, compressors, pumps, electric generators, etc.
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Instruct apprentices
- Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
- Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
- Perform vehicle inspections as per CMVIS standards
- Review and educate apprentice mechanics for safe operation of licensed vehicles as per CMVIS
- Other mechanical repair work as required
- Conduct yourself in a professional and mature manner
Qualifications:
- Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training
- Appropriate credentials and certifications – 310T license
- Computer literate, or working towards computer literacy
- Strong organizational skills with clear oral and written communication abilities
- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Complete work with attention to detail to produce a quality product
- Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
- Must be able to stand, lift 50 lbs, carry, bend, reach
- Maintain a valid driver’s license
Work Conditions
- Work in a shop environment however, travel to various sites may be required
- Safety equipment will be required such as safety boots, hearing protection and safety glasses
- Indoor and outdoor environments; and various weather conditions
- Weekend work may be required
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $29.00-$42.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Bay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- 310T (preferred)
- AZ or DZ driver's license (preferred)
Work Location: In person
