Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

STRIVE Recruitment Inc.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching 4%

Health benefits

Paid long-term disability

Growth opportunities

Job summary

STRIVE Recruitment Inc. seeks a Shop Heavy Duty Mechanic for a Surrey location. This daytime role starts at 7 AM or 8 AM, Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime for on-call emergencies and no weekend work.

Preference is given to Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic ticket holders with experience in hydraulic components, cranes, lifts, and mobile equipment. On-site position with own tools and strong teamwork required.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic certification.
• Minimum 3+ years in heavy-duty mechanic space.
• Own tools.
• Experience with cranes, lifts, hydraulic systems, engines.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment per OEM specs.
• Diagnose equipment by observing operation and using measuring instruments.
• Ensure proper operation and replace defective parts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production breakdowns.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance.
• Interpret manuals to ensure manufacturer compliance.
• Execute scheduled PM services and safety inspections.
• Use CMMS and develop maintenance schedules.
• Maintain client relationships during shop visits.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Time management

Team player

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Cranes

Lifts

Engines

Job description

About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role

Our client in the heavy-duty space is looking for a Shop Heavy Duty Mechanic in a non-unionized environment in Surrey. This role is a daytime position with a starting time at 7 AM or 8 AM, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime for any on-call emergencies and no weekend work. Preference is given to those holding a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic ticket and experienced in performing assembly, disassembly, and repair of hydraulic components, cranes, lifts, and additional mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
• Diagnose equipment by locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment through checks and tests. Replace or repair defective parts in equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production breakdowns.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and warranty requirements.
• Execute routine scheduled Planned Maintenance (PM) services, appraisals, and Safety Inspections.
• Use of computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). Developing maintenance schedules for major and minor equipment as well as facility needs (PM’s)
• Maintain client relationships with professional interactions during client drop-bys at the shop.

Requirements

• Comfortable working fully on-site.
• Red Seal certification in Heavy Duty Mechanic.
• 3+ years of experience in a heavy-duty mechanic space, performing repairs on cranes, lifts, skid steers, hydraulic systems, engines, and mobile equipment. Welding and electrical knowledge is a strong asset.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with the technician team and fill out worksheets.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, allowing for efficient identification and resolution of equipment issues.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also be proactive and work on one's own initiative.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Time management and priority management skills.
• Has own tools.

Compensation

• $40 to $45 depending on experience.
• RRSP matching contributions of 4%.
• 100% employee health benefits.
• Paid long-term disability.
• Opportunities for growth.
• A stable employer with many years in the industry.
• Collaborative work environment.