heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Government of Canada; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is looking for a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair heavy equipment. You must have a Registered Apprenticeship certificate and a Red Seal Endorsement. The position requires on-site work within the mining industry and offers benefits such as health care and training paid by the employer.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Bonus

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience required.
• Must own tools and have safety equipment including steel-toed boots.
• Valid driver's licence and own transportation are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• Service attachments and working tools.

Skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Diagnosing faults

Welding experience

Mechanical maintenance

Sales of mining machinery

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement

Tools

Processing machinery

Hydraulic-operated attachments

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On-site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Heavy equipment

Work setting

• Various locations
• Willing to relocate
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Rental agency
• Mining Industry

Responsibilities Tasks

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Welding experience
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools
• Ensure transport compliance with regulations
• Oversee the scheduling and dispatching of vehicles and goods
• Arrange for shipping documentation and the tracking and tracing of goods in transit
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations

Credentials

• Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Processing machinery

Additional Sector Experience

• Mineral resources and/or mining

Diesel Engine Repair Specialization

• Lubrication system
• Engine control system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered Specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments

Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Brake system

Sales Experience

• Mining machinery/equipment

Additional Information - Security and Safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity

Own Tools / Equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal Suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits - Health

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial Benefits

• Bonus

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits