Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field

Mainland Group of Companies; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic to join their Equipment team. This role involves providing ongoing maintenance and repairs for heavy equipment across various job sites in the Metro Vancouver area. With a commitment to excellence, the company offers a supportive work environment, union wages, and opportunities for advancement. Ideal candidates will have a Red Seal certification, extensive experience with heavy machinery, and a passion for safety and quality. Join a dedicated team that values its people and strives for innovative solutions in the construction sector.

Benefits

Union wages and benefits

3 weeks' vacation

Union pension

Opportunities for training and advancement

Safe working environment

Company vehicle

Qualifications

• Red Seal certification required for heavy-duty mechanics.
• 5+ years of experience with heavy equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment.
• Conduct inspections and prepare maintenance reports.
• Work with the Equipment Manager to maximize equipment uptime.

Skills

Heavy Duty Mechanic trade certification

Five years’ experience on heavy equipment

Welding experience

Valid Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License

Experience with airtracks, excavators, front-end loaders

Education

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic certification

Tools

Heavy-duty mechanic tools

Job description

Mainland is hiring! We are looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic - Field

The Mainland Group of Companies is a leading multi-discipline construction service provider based in Surrey, BC, specializing in civil, shoring, excavation, and oil and gas sectors. With a dedicated team of approximately 100 professionals, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence in site preparation, bulk and detail excavation, shotcrete, soil anchors, land development, underground utilities, and heavy road construction. At our core, we are a family-driven construction company. Our mission is to strategically embrace challenges and to craft innovative solutions.

Overview:

Working as a member of our Equipment team and based from our Surrey yard, with projects from downtown Vancouver to as far out as Abbotsford, this is a role that requires daily travel between all of our jobsites.The successful candidate’s main responsibility is to provide ongoing and preventative maintenance for all of our heavy equipment and performing repairs and servicing on our vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for diagnosis, repair and maintenance of equipment
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Develops and then follows checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems
• Conduct inspections as part of on-going and preventative maintenance programs
• Prepare inspection, maintenance, work reports and record details
• Clean, lubricate and maintain all equipment, as scheduled and required
• Work with the Equipment Manager, Superintendents and Foreman to ensure as much up-time and utilization of equipment as possible

Experience & Skills:

• Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic trade certification
• Five years’ experience on heavy equipment
• Welding experience is an asset
• Valid current Class 5 B.C. Driver’s License
• Prior experience in working with airtracks, excavators, front-end loaders, compactors, graders, rock trucks, back hoes
• Must have personal full set of heavy-duty mechanic tools
• Must be local to the Lower Mainland

What we offer:

• Union wages and benefits including 3 weeks' vacation and union pension
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Safe working environment
• Company vehicle

Pre-employment background checks will be conducted, including criminal records check and drivers abstract.

Salary is based on the Union Agreement rate at $48.23 per hour and is determined on various factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications for the role.

At Mainland, we believe that our people are ourgreatest asset. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, recognizing and retaining talented employees, and offer a fun, respectful and supportive working environment. Our dedicated team is hardworking, personable, and passionate about safety and delivering quality results.

Thank you for your interest in our company. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.