Heavy equipment mechanic - diesel engine

Canadahires; Electoral Area A; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Job summary

Canadahires is seeking a skilled diesel mechanic to join our on-site team across various locations in British Columbia. The role involves diagnosing faults in heavy trucks, inspecting equipment, and performing maintenance per manufacturers' specs.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience, an other trades certificate or diploma, and works comfortably in outdoor, dusty, cold, and hot environments. Driving license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years experience
• On-site work required, no remote option
• English language proficiency

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
• 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
• Perform other routine maintenance

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Job description

OVERVIEW

LANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• Other trades certificate or diploma

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
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

WORK SETTING

• Various locations

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
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Perform other routine maintenance

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION

DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR SPECIALIZATION

• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

POWERED EQUIPMENT REPAIR SPECIALIZATION

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

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SPECIALIZATION

• Hydraulic transmissions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Driving record check (abstract)

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

WORK CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability

BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

OTHER BENEFITS

• Learning/training paid by employer