heavy-duty equipment technician

Government of Canada; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Nova Scotia is seeking a technician to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment, specializing in hydraulic systems. The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma and experience in mechanical maintenance. Benefits include health care and retirement plans, with work conducted on-site in a demanding environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and inspecting equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults using computerized testing equipment.
• Experience in adjusting and repairing heavy truck equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults.
• Diagnose faults using testing equipment.
• Perform repairs on heavy trucks and service attachments.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Welding experience

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Repair tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

Work

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

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• 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
• Welding experience
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Perform other routine maintenance

Experience and specialization

• Instrument experience
• Mechanical
• Hydraulic

Area of specialization

• Hydraulic cylinders and piping
• Electrical

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Cable-operated working attachments
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Electric generators

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions

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
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye coordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits
  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Other benefits
  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)