heavy equipment mechanic

Government of Canada; Rouyn-Noranda; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Abitibi-Témiscamingue seeks a skilled technician to troubleshoot and repair heavy trucks. The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, a trades certificate, and proficiency in welding. Work is physically demanding and conducted on-site, emphasizing teamwork and dependability. Compensation includes comprehensive health benefits, a dental plan, and a wellness program.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Wellness program

Team building opportunities

Free parking available

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of related work experience.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks.

Skills

Welding experience

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Ability to service heavy trucks

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Tools

Job description

Languages

French

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy

Responsibilities

• 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
• Welding experience
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Perform other routine maintenance

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program