Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Oakridge Landscape Contractors; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in landscape contracting seeks a skilled Mechanic specializing in heavy equipment repairs. You will handle maintenance, ensure safety measures, and perform inspections. The ideal candidate should have a 421 license and strong knowledge of gasoline and diesel engines. This position offers competitive hourly rates and benefits after 3 months.

Benefits

Benefits after 3 months

Company matching RRSP after one year of employment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy truck and equipment experience without certification considered.
• Perform preventative maintenance including semi-annual inspections.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain heavy equipment including excavators, skid steers, and dozers.
• Take action to rectify hazardous conditions and ensure safe tool operation.
• Inspect and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the shop daily.

Skills

Knowledge of gasoline engines

Knowledge of diesel vehicles

Occupational hazards recognition

Education

421 License

Driver's License Class 'G'

Job description

For more than 30 years, Oakridge Landscape Contractors has been dedicated to creating beautiful landscapes for clients in Southern Ontario. Our award-winning services have made us a leader in our industry and our talented team helps us achieve excellence in our work.

PAY:

• $36- $42 per hour, depending on experience/certification.
• Benefits after 3 months.
• Company matching RRSP after one year of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

• Repair and maintain heavy equipment, including excavators, skid steers, dozers, back-hoe, etc.
• Take immediate action to rectify any hazardous conditions and report to management.
• Ensure that all of the tools you work with are in good and safe operating condition.
• Never allow vehicles or equipment to leave the shop unless they are safe to operate.
• Have red tags available (see red tag policy) when tools and equipment need repair or are faulty.
• Ensure that the shop is left in a clean and safe condition at the end of every day.
• Keep tools neat orderly and safe from theft and misplacement.
• Once per month inspect the shop fire extinguisher and mark on the tag initials and date.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 421 License (required). Will consider 5 years of heavy truck AND equipment experience without certification.
• Driver's License Class "G" or better.
• Be knowledgeable about gasoline engines and vehicles.
• Be knowledgeable on diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (semi-annual inspections).
• General truck, trailer, equipment repairs, and assets.

ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Recognize and follow occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Able to work efficiently with little supervision.

GENERAL:

• The mechanic will report to the EYM.
• Day shift position.

Tags: Mechanic, Heavy Equipment, 421 license.