Heavy-duty equipment technician

Goodman Steel Ltd; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care

Pension plan

RRSP

Bonus

Group insurance

Free parking

Parental benefits

Job summary

Goodman Steel Ltd in Saskatchewan is seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy trucks and related equipment at our site. The role requires 3–5 years of relevant experience and trades credentials.

You will troubleshoot faults using computerized testing, perform welding, and conduct routine maintenance to ensure equipment meets manufacturers’ specifications. This is an on-site, physically demanding position with WHMIS required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in heavy equipment maintenance.
• Certified trades credentials and a strong diagnostic skillset.
• Experience with welding and heavy truck repair tasks.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults using computerized testing equipment to determine repair scope.
• Adjust equipment and replace defective parts as required.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper performance and compliance with specs.
• Clean, lubricate and carry out routine maintenance.
• Service attachments and working tools for ongoing reliability.
• Handle other routine maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostics

Welding

Heavy truck repair

Education

Trades certificate

Industrial mechanics

Diesel mechanics

Equivalent experience

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
• Industrial mechanics and maintenance technology
• Diesel mechanics technology/technician

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

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Noisy

WORK SETTING

• Relocation costs not covered by employer

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
• 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

CREDENTIALS

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES, MEMBERSHIPS, AND COURSES

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

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
• Handling heavy loads

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

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

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Organized

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

LONG TERM BENEFITS

• Maternity and parental benefits

OTHER BENEFITS

• Free parking available
• Other benefits