Heavy Duty Mechanic

IDL Projects; Prince George; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services provider seeks a Heavy Duty Mechanic to maintain and repair heavy equipment in Prince George, BC. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and is certified with a strong mechanical aptitude. This full-time position offers competitive wages, a positive work environment, and ample opportunities for advancement and training.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Training opportunities

Advancement opportunities

Excellent work/life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ field experience.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in heavy civil construction.
• Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis, repair and maintenance of heavy equipment and tools.
• Ensure all work is completed in a safe manner.
• Mentor apprentices as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment maintenance

Technical and mechanical aptitude

Fieldwork experience

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic/Interprovincial Red Seal Certification

Tools

Experience with CAT, Hitachi or John Deere equipment

Job description

Heavy Duty Mechanic

For buildings, underground utilities or earthworks project in BC.

Company

IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services.

Position Summary

Heavy Duty Mechanics are responsible for ensuring that all IDL’s equipment and specialty tools (such as: articulating rock trucks, backhoes, dozers, excavators, graders, loaders, generators etc.) are maintained and in good working condition. We are looking for skilled technicians who have the ability to work independently and as part of our great team. We currently have full-time and rotational positions available.

Location

IDL Project’s head office is located in Prince George, British Columbia with satellite offices in Prince Rupert, Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

Out-of-town work is a requirement for this position.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis, repair and maintenance of the company's heavy equipment fleet and specialty tools including but not limited to:
  • earth moving equipment
  • internal combustion engines and components, mobile and stationary
  • ground engaging equipment
  • tracked equipment
• Responsible to ensure all work is completed in a safe manner
• Perform work in either a field or shop setting
• Mentor apprentices as needed
• May perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years’ field experience and
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in heavy civil construction
• Have a strong/technical and mechanical aptitude
• Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic/Interprovincial Red Seal Certification
• Experience working with CAT, Hitachi or John Deere heavy construction equipment. Preference is given to anyone who has experience working on all makes
• Must have a valid class 5 (or better ) driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies
• Ability to work cooperatively independently and with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment

Position Benefits

At IDL we strive to ensure a positive and safe work environment. Our employees are part of a work family built on respect, friendship and latitude for personal time. We live our core purpose of “Think Different, Build Better” and our core values of “Take Care of Each Other”, “Be Innovative”, “Build Great Things” and “Have Fun”.

Compensation

• Competitive wages commensurate with experience
• Health and dental benefits
• Training opportunities
• Advancement opportunities
• Excellent work/life balance