heavy equipment field mechanic

Government of Canada; Whitby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Whitby is looking for a qualified equipment repair technician. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing hydraulic-operated equipment. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and a secondary school diploma. This position requires physical capability and a valid driver's license. No remote work is available - all tasks must be performed on-site.

Benefits

Vehicle supplied by employer

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in powered equipment repair.
• Proficiency in maintenance and repair of hydraulic-operated attachments.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to operate employer-supplied vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment for faults.
• Diagnose issues using computerized testing equipment.
• Adjust, repair, or replace defective parts.
• Maintain reports and documentation for repairs.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure proper performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Equipment inspection

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hydraulic equipment

Fork-lifts

Testing equipment

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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

Work setting

• Various locations
• Urban area

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
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Service attachments and working tools

Experience and specialization Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player