Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Technician - April 24, 2025

Kynock Resources Limited; Hammonds Plains; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled heavy equipment mechanic to join their dynamic team. This role involves repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a variety of heavy equipment and trucks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical repair, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work in challenging environments. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment operates efficiently and safely, contributing to a clean and organized work area. If you are passionate about heavy machinery and looking for a permanent position with growth opportunities, this is the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Years of demonstrated experience in a heavy equipment technician type position.
• Education or combination of experience and education in heavy mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Repair, troubleshoot, and maintain heavy equipment and trucks.
• Diagnose faults and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Utilize various tools and safety precautions for repairs.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Repair

Troubleshooting

Welding

Routine Maintenance

Mechanical Diagnosis

Safety Precautions

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Education in Heavy Mechanics

Experience in Heavy Equipment Technician Role

Tools

Pressure Gauges

Pneumatic Wrenches

Wire Feed Welders

Cutting Torches

Job description

Summary: Reporting directly to the Service Manager the heavy equipment mechanics will repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul, fabricate and maintain heavy equipment, trailers, trucks and other construction/material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Keep a clean and safe work area
• Check heavy equipment and trucks for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults, malfunctions, mechanical issues to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems as required and/or instructed by manager.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and operation
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment based on scheduled intervals prescribed by the manufacturer or company policy/practice.
• Service attachments and working tools such as buckets, hammers, etc
• Use different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, screwdrivers, hoists and jacks, to repair heavy equipment while constantly utilizing safety precautions.
• Use of wire feed and stick welders to repair and/or fabricate components of heavy equipment.
• Use of cutting torches to aid in fabrication and repair of parts and components.
• Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine what the solution will be
• Must be comfortable with working in awkward positions or cramped spaces
• Provide list of parts/repairs required to repair equipment, list consumables used in repair
• Report broken equipment and tools and advise on repair procedures
• Miscellaneous tasks required in day to day operations at Kynock Resources.
• Years of demonstrated experience in a heavy equipment technician type position.
• Education or combination of experience and education in heavy mechanics.
• Ability to use basic computer skills to communicate via email, troubleshoot and diagnose using internet, look at service manuals online with exploded diagrams etc

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds over short distances.
• Must have reliable vehicle to get to Hammonds Plains Location with valid drivers license.
• Expertise and proven experience with safe workplace initiatives.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications. $28.00/hr and up