heavy-duty equipment technician

FST Canada Inc. o / a Joe Johnson Equipment; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian equipment service company in Dartmouth is seeking a skilled individual to troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting machinery, diagnosing faults, and maintaining vehicles. Candidates should have a secondary school graduation certificate and relevant experience. Health and financial benefits are included, alongside potential bonuses.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting and inspecting equipment.
• Ability to diagnose faults using computerized testing equipment.
• Repairing or replacing defective parts.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults.
• Adjust equipment and repair as necessary.
• Test repaired equipment for performance.

Skills

Welding experience

Mechanical skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Work Term: Permanent. Work Language: English. Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week. Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Experience: Experience an asset, or equivalent experience.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations

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
• 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

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

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 co-ordination
• 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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

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)