Heavy Duty Mechanic

Yellowknife; Canada; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Yellowknife is seeking a qualified Heavy Duty Mechanic to maintain and repair the city’s heavy truck and equipment fleet. Reporting to the Fleet Supervisor, you will perform preventive maintenance and diagnose faults to keep assets in optimal condition.

Candidates must hold a Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician Certificate with at least five years of experience, a valid NWT Class 5 license, and welding skills (oxy-acetylene, arc, MIG). On-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician Certificate and at least five years of experience.
• Valid NWT Class 5 driver’s license.
• Training in oxy-acetylene and arc welding (including MIG welders).
• Ability to read and interpret manuals and diagnose faults with independent judgment.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs for the City's heavy truck, stationary engine and equipment fleet.
• Service and repair small gasoline and diesel equipment.
• Read and interpret manufacturers' manuals and use diagnostic equipment.
• Order proper replacement parts and maintain service records.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

On-call readiness

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician Certificate

Tools

Oxy-acetylene welding

Arc welding

MIG welding

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City.

We are currently seeking a qualified and enthusiastic individual to assume the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic with the Public Works Department.

Reporting to the Superintendent, Roads and Sidewalks and under the direct supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, the Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for the preventive maintenance and repairs for the City's heavy truck, stationary engine and equipment fleet. In addition, the Heavy Duty Mechanic may be required to service and repair small gasoline and diesel equipment.

The work requires a Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician Certificate as well as a minimum of five years' work experience in the trade. A valid NWT Class 5 driver's license is required.

The training and ability to use oxy-acetylene and arc welding equipment (including MIG welders) is required. This position requires participation in an on-call rotation.. There will also be the requirement of being on an on-call rotation. The work requires an understanding of the principles of component and electrical systems that apply to gasoline and diesel engines. Maintenance and repair handbooks are not always available so independent judgment is required when diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and interpreting instructions. The ability to read and comprehend manufacturers' parts and service manuals and diagnostic equipment is required in order to perform repairs and order proper replacement parts.

The City of Yellowknife offers a salary of $106,176.80 per annum plus benefits as outlined in the Public Service Alliance of Canada Collective Agreement.

Please note that this competition will remain open until it is filled. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.

Please be advised that the City of Yellowknife requires all prospective employees to provide a criminal records check prior to employment. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.