Mechanic

The Inland Group of Companies; Halifax; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life, AD&D and LTD

Pension plan with employer match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

$300 referral bonuses - unlimited

DailyPay

Job summary

Inland Technologies Canada is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to ensure proper performance, safety and reliability of vehicles and ground service equipment at the airport. The role involves reading manuals, troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic problems, and performing mechanical repairs on Inland equipment.

The position requires a journeyman or registered apprentice heavy duty technician, a high school diploma, 18+ years old, English literacy, and flexibility to work variable shifts

Qualifications

• Must have a High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess basic hand tools common to the trade up to 1/2\" drive.
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for local maintenance scheduling and performance to ensure equipment dependability.
• Perform all duties of a skilled maintenance technician following recognized procedures for such work.
• Read maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, schematics, blueprints, drawings, and other related maintenance documents to complete work assignments.
• Troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic problems and resolve within an established timeframe.
• Maintain complete and accurate maintenance records and conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections on equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs to Inland equipment, including engines, transmissions, electrical, hydraulic systems, and more.
• Operate equipment safely around airfield personnel.

Skills

Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician

English proficiency

Time management

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician or registered apprentice

Tools

Hand tools up to 1/2\" drive

Diagnostics tools and testing equipment

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Flexible schedule

Discover an exciting future at the Airport!

At Inland Technologies Canada, our sole focus is the safe, efficient, and professional delivery of airport environmental compliance programs. We are continuously innovating the technologies we use to provide our range of services including aircraft fueling, aircraft de-icing, spent aircraft de-icing fluid collection and recycling, wastewater management, and aircraft de-icing fluid manufacturing for reuse. Please visit our website at: https://inlandgroup.aero/

Our Employees Receive The Following, Based On Eligibility Requirements

• Insurance - health, dental, life, AD&D and LTD
• Pension plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts
• Competitive wages ($32.00 to $38.00, depending on level of certification and experience)
• Flexible schedule
• Advancement opportunities
• On the job training
• $300 referral bonuses - unlimited
• DailyPay

Position Overview

Mechanics play an important role in ensuring proper performance, safety and reliability of vehicles and ground service equipment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (Including But Not Limited To)

• Accountable for local maintenance scheduling and performance to ensure equipment dependability;
• Perform all duties of a skilled maintenance technician following recognized procedures for such work, as required;
• Ability to read and use maintenance manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, schematics, blueprints, drawings, and other related maintenance documents to complete work assignments;
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and hydraulic problems and resolve within an established timeframe;
• Maintain complete and accurate maintenance records and conduct scheduled and unscheduled inspections on equipment;
• Perform mechanical repairs to all Inland equipment, including independent diagnosis and repair of engines, transmissions, differentials, electrical, hydraulic systems, brake repair and replacement, pump repair and/or replacement, etc.;
• Operate equipment within close proximity to airfield personnel, aircraft and other airfield equipment safely and efficiently;

Important: Must be able to obtain and maintain any applicable Transport Canada Security Clearance and additional authorizations (Restricted Area Identity Card and Airside Vehicle Operators Permit).

Required Skills And Experience

• Certified Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician or registered apprentice Heavy Duty Technician or Truck and Transport;
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Must be at least 18 years old;
• Must possess basic hand tools common to the trade up to 1/2" drive;
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays;
• Must be able to speak and hear efficiently;
• Basic to intermediate computer skills;
• Effective time management and organizational skills to manipulate multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines at once;
• Knowledge of fluid types, diesel powered machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance;
• Maintain and treat all information as confidential;
• Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English;
• Must be able to verbally direct in English;
• Possess the tact to deal with all levels of employees and client representatives;
• Proven knowledge and use of standard and specialty tools and specialized testing equipment (i.e. photo tachometer, diagnostics tools and hardware, scanners and meters);
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position.

Work Environment

Physically strenuous, prolonged periods of time standing with exposure to noise (may be excessive at times), safe but potentially unpleasant odors, varying temperatures and humidity, in and around heavy moving equipment. Working outside on the pad in all types of weather conditions (SNOW, RAIN, WIND, and whatever else Mother Nature deems necessary for the season).

Physical Demands

• Must be able to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, speak and hear efficiently;
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing and pulling;
• Ability to lift, push, and pull objects up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally and twenty (20) pounds regularly;
• Ability to climb 15-foot heights;
• Ability to clearly see close-up and at a distance with ability to differentiate colour; use peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus;

The Inland Group of Companies offers a variety of opportunities to work in the field of aviation. Whether its deicing aircraft, protecting the environment, or keeping passengers and cargo moving, your future can take off with the Inland Group.