Heavy Duty Mechanic Shop Hand (Mechanic Helper)

Cobalt Construction Inc.; Whitehorse; Presencial; CAD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dental and Health Care Plan

Descripción de la vacante

Cobalt Construction Inc. in Whitehorse, Yukon is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic Shop Hand (Mechanic Helper) to support the mechanical team. You will assist with maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, prepare gear for service, and keep the shop organized under supervision.

This entry-level, full-time role requires physical stamina, a willingness to learn, and the ability to follow safety policies in English. A valid driver's license is required, and a health/dental plan is provided.

Formación

• No formal education required; secondary schooling is an asset but not required.
• Experience as a mechanic helper or in a heavy-equipment shop is preferred.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license is required.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials and perform physically demanding work.

Responsabilidades

• Assist heavy-duty mechanics with maintenance and repair work on heavy equipment.
• Wash, grease, and prepare heavy equipment for service under direction.
• Move tools, parts, supplies, equipment, and materials within the shop and work area.
• Perform general shop clean-up and organization duties to maintain a safe and orderly work area.
• Assist with parts inventory, shop supplies, and related record-keeping as directed.
• Operate basic tools and equipment safely under the direction of mechanics or supervisors.
• Follow company safety policies, safe-work procedures, supervisor instructions, and workplace communications in English.
• Perform other labouring and elemental tasks related to the shop and heavy-equipment maintenance operations as required.

Conocimientos

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Teamwork

English proficiency

Educación

No formal education required

Herramientas

Basic tools

Descripción del empleo

Heavy Duty Mechanic Shop Hand (Mechanic Helper)

• NOC Job Code/Title: 75119 - Heavy Duty Mechanic Shop Hand (Mechanic Helper)

Business address: 92340 Alaska Highway, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 0J9

Position title: Heavy Duty Mechanic Shop Hand (Mechanic Helper)

NOC: 75119 – Other trades helpers and labourers

Number of vacancies: 3

Terms of employment: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: 40 hours with a minimum of 30 hours per week

Wage: $37.00 per hour minimum

Overtime: As Required

• Dental and Health Care Plan

Language of work: English

• Assist heavy-duty mechanics with maintenance and repair work on heavy equipment.
• Wash, grease, and prepare heavy equipment for service under direction.
• Move tools, parts, supplies, equipment, and materials within the shop and work area.
• Perform general shop clean-up and organization duties to maintain a safe and orderly work area.
• Assist with parts inventory, shop supplies, and related record-keeping as directed.
• Operate basic tools and equipment safely under the direction of mechanics or supervisors.
• Follow company safety policies, safe-work procedures, supervisor instructions, and workplace communications in English.
• Perform other labouring and elemental tasks related to the shop and heavy-equipment maintenance operations as required.

Education

No formal education is required. Secondary school education is an asset but is not required unless Cobalt Construction Inc. confirms otherwise.

Experience and skills

• Previous experience as a mechanic helper, shop hand, labourer, or in a heavy-equipment shop environment.
• Experience working around heavy-duty equipment is an asset.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn are required.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials and perform physically demanding work is required.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence or higher is required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
• Ability to understand English-language instructions, safety policies, and workplace communications is required.
• Ability to comply with Cobalt Construction Inc.’s fitness-for-duty and drug and alcohol screening requirements is required, where applicable.

Equal opportunity statement

Cobalt Construction Inc. welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and other individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Cobalt Construction Inc. encourages applications from youth, Indigenous peoples, newcomers to Canada, persons with disabilities, and other candidates who meet the requirements of the position. Applicants will be considered based on the requirements of the position.

About Cobalt Construction Inc.

Cobalt Construction Inc. is seeking a reliable Heavy Duty Mechanic Shop Hand (Mechanic Helper) to support its mechanical team in maintaining and servicing a fleet of heavy equipment at its Whitehorse, Yukon work location. The successful candidate will assist heavy-duty mechanics with maintenance and repair activities, equipment preparation, shop organization, materials movement, and related labouring duties under supervision. This is a support position and does not require trade certification as a heavy-duty equipment mechanic.

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