Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Harsco Environmental; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hamilton, Ontario is looking for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair various heavy equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the equipment is operational and will benefit from an employee-friendly work culture with competitive salaries and numerous benefits.

Benefits

Monthly bonus $$$

$500 per year for tools

RRSP Match 5%

Extended healthcare $10,000 per year, Employer pays 100% up to maximum

Paramedical (Chiro, massage, etc) $1200 per year

Life insurance

Dental care

Disability insurance

On-site parking

Wellness programs

Generous Vacation & paid time off

All PPE provided, work boots, etc.

Uniforms are provided and laundered

Qualifications

• Must have 6 months to 2 years' experience in Heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
• Experience and skills in installation and alignment of engines and machinery are nice to have.
• Preferred experience maintaining heavy off-road equipment in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect heavy equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of defective parts on large material handling equipment.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.

Skills

Diesel fuel injection systems

Exhaust systems

Cooling systems

Electrical systems

Air conditioning systems

Lubrication systems

Mechanical transmissions

Drive trains

Hydraulic transmissions

Vehicle brake systems

Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering

Differentials

Education

College or classroom training and mechanic apprenticeship in Heavy Equipment, Truck and Coach, Farm Equipment

421A Heavy Equipment Technician license

Job description

For more than 170 years, Harsco has played a fundamental role in industrial progress, expanding across the globe and the world to deliver critical products and technologies to our customers and the markets they serve. We take pride in our value system and employee friendly work culture. Find out more about Harsco Environmental on .

We take pride in our work culture and an exciting work environment. Harsco has been operating in Hamilton since 75 years which in itself is a testimony of our customer service and innovation.

Job Description

Duties / Responsibilities :

Troubleshoot and inspect, detect faults and malfunctions, adjust and repair or replace defective parts, Test, Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work, on heavy equipment such as CAT 990 Loaders, Large off road trucks and pot carriers, cranes excavators and other large material handling equipment Service attachments and working tools. Keep maintenance reports and documentation.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Education : College or classroom training and mechanic apprenticeship in Heavy Equipment, Truck and Coach, Farm Equipment
• 421A Heavy Equipment Technician license is an asset

Work Experience : Must have six months to 2 years’ experience in Heavy equipment maintenance and repair.

Skills : Should have training or experience in Diesel fuel injection systems, Exhaust systems, Cooling systems, Electrical systems, Air conditioning systems, Lubrication systems, Mechanical transmissions, Drive trains and final drives, Hydraulic transmissions, Power take-offs, Vehicle brake systems, Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering, Off-road vehicle tires and wheels, Differentials, Cable-operated working attachments, Hydraulic-operated working attachments, Winches, Compressors, Pumps, Electric generators, Engine control systems.

Nice to have : Experience and skills in Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Preferred Qualifications : Experience maintaining and repairing heavy off road equipment in a steel mill, quarry, mine, oil sands, mineral processing or heavy industrial environment

Additional Information

Hourly rate : $44.81 per hour Heavy Equipment. $41.20 T&C, $40 Auto

Guaranteed raises in 2024 and 2025 per collective agreement

OTpaid after 40 hours. Mainly day shift. Some afternoons and weekends

Benefits :

• Monthly bonus $$$
• 500 per year for tools
• RRSP Match 5%
• Extended healthcare $10,000 per year, Employer pays 100% up to maximum
• Paramedical (Chiro, massage, etc) $1200 per year
• Life insurance
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• On-site parking
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Generous Vacation & paid time off
• All PPE provided, work boots, etc.
• Uniforms are provided and laundered

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic • Hamilton, ON, Canada