Journeyman Mechanic

Ketek Group Inc; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

RRSP matching

Flexible vacation

Family-owned

Retention bonus

Job summary

Ketek Group Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Service Technician to guide apprentices and perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure equipment operates at peak performance.

The role emphasizes safety, thorough diagnostics, and teamwork across site operations in Western and Northern Canada. Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Heavy Equipment Service Technician certificate with minimum one-year experience.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Able to read specs and drawings and perform math calculations.
• Familiar with saws, grinders and hand tools.
• Able to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Valid Class 5 license with a clean Drivers Abstract.

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule and prioritize maintenance work orders and apprentices.
• Rebuild and repair diesel/gasoline, pneumatic, and electric powered equipment.
• Plan, inspect, service, diagnose, troubleshoot, dismantle, and replace unit assemblies or parts.
• Communicate with supervisors and other divisions on methods, procedures, standards, and hazards.
• Follow specifications on complex equipment diagrams, parts drawings and catalogues; ensure safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and perform work requiring knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, low voltage DC, electronic and pneumatic principles.
• Test and operate repaired equipment as required; perform field repairs if needed.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain safety training; observe safety procedures.

Skills

Fluent in English

Good hand-eye coordination

Reading and interpreting specs/draws

Ability to handle changing priorities

Safety awareness

Education

Journeyman Heavy Equipment Service Technician certificate

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

WHY JOIN US?!

• 100%Employer funded health, dental, and vision coverage
• RRSPmatching program
• Competitivewages and flexible vacation
• Family-operatedbusiness
• RetentionBonus

Ketek Group Inc:

From its 10 locations in Western and Northern Canada, Ketek is able toprovide services and rental equipment to clients throughout the region’s oiland gas, mining, construction, and municipal sectors.

POSITION BACKGROUND:

The Journeyman Mechanic works to guide and mentor apprentices. Thisposition is responsible for performing routine maintenance, troubleshootingequipment issues and repair to ensure equipment is performing optimally.

CORE DUTIES:

• Effectivelymanage, schedule and prioritize maintenance work orders and apprentices
• Rebuildand make repairs to diesel/gasoline, pneumatic, and electric poweredequipment
• Plan,inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, troubleshoot, dismantle, and replaceunit assemblies or parts
• Communicatewith supervisors and other divisions on methods, procedures, standards,and hazards
• Exercisejudgment in the selection of materials and tools as well as methods sothat the job is performed in accordance with accepted manufacturersspecifications and safety standards
• Troubleshoot,plan, and perform work requiring a strong knowledge of mechanical,hydraulic, low voltage direct current, electronic and pneumaticprinciples, trade techniques, properties of various materials, andoperating and application principles of equipment
• Followspecifications on complex equipment diagrams, parts drawings andcatalogues
• Examineand reason, through cause analysis, for failure or improper operation ofengines, pumps, running gear, parts, and equipment
• Repairand rebuild engines, hydraulic and electric systems of diesel/gasoline,electric, propane and pneumatic powered equipment
• Repairand rebuild transmissions, traction motors, and differentials
• Useprecision testing equipment to determine source and cause of fault and toperform close tolerance adjustment
• Testand operate repaired equipment as required
• Makefield repairs as required to bring equipment back on-line
• Keeptools and equipment in clean and orderly condition
• Completerequired paperwork
• Successfullycomplete safety training as required on an ongoing basis
• Observeall safety procedures and use proper Personal Protective Equipment
• Ensureall Ketek work procedures, policies and Occupational Health and Safetyregulations are followed
• Beconsiderate of the needs of our community and the environment
• Performother related duties as required

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Required

• JourneymanHeavy Equipment Service Technician certificate with minimum one-yearexperience
• Fluentin the English language (reading, written, spoken)
• Ableto demonstrate good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Easilyread, evaluate, and respond to product specifications and drawings, andperform normal math calculations
• Familiarand comfortable with various saws, grinders and other hand tools
• Familiarand comfortable with manufacturing and welding machinery
• Ableto operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Abilityto handle changing schedules and priorities, with high levelprioritization skills
• Strongwork ethic and organizational planning skills with attention to detail
• Ableto respond to field calls as required
• ValidClass 5 and a Clean Drivers Abstract

Preferred

• Loader and /or skid steer experience
• OverheadCrane experience

This position is defined as Safety Sensitive: Drug, Alcohol, Back, and Audio tests are required prior to commencing employment. A Pulmonary Function test may also be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Physical Demands

• Regularlyrequired to stand/sit, talk/hear, stoop, climb, lift, balance, kneel anduse of hands/fingers to operate tools, machinery and materials
• Moderateto heavy lifting (up to 50lbs) may be required
• Useof mechanical aids: overhead crane, forklift, pallet jack, and dolly maybe required
• Regularexposure to loud noises and metal particulates - hearing and respiratoryprotection is provided when needed
• Potential exposure to acetylene gas, fumes, oil, and paint residue.
• Exposure to sharp edges, pinch points, trip and slip hazards, and blind spots.
• May be required to work in high, precarious places that are near moving parts and/or electricalworks or in confined spaces

Work Environment

• Yard and shop environment (85%)., Field (15%)
• May be required to work weekends and outside of regular office hours.
• May be required to work outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.