heavy-duty equipment mechanic

MTW Employment Services; Location (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation provided

Life insurance

Pension plan

RRSP

Job summary

MTW Employment Services in West Virginia seeks a skilled diesel truck mechanic for on-site work. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, repair heavy trucks, service attachments, and maintain detailed maintenance reports to meet manufacturer specifications.

Applicants should hold a Class 3 or D driver’s license, Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T), WHMIS and First Aid certificates, and have experience with diesel engine and hydraulic systems; travel is not required.

Qualifications

• Certified diesel engine repair technician with related licenses.
• Experience with heavy truck maintenance and repair.
• WHMIS and First Aid certificates.
• Valid driver’s license (Class 3 or D) and Truck and Coach Licence (310T).

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults.
• Diagnose faults using testing equipment to determine repair scope.
• Order parts and maintain inventory.
• Adjust equipment and replace defective parts.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and meet manufacturer specifications.
• Perform heavy truck repair and service attachments.
• Verify and repair emission control systems.
• Perform other routine maintenance.

Skills

Team player

Accurate

Reliability

Flexible

Organized

Education

Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)

Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)

WHMIS Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Job description

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

• Dusty

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided

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
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• 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
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Perform other routine maintenance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver’s License (Class 3 or D)
• Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Cooling system
• Air conditioning system
• Lubrication system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Electric generators

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver’s licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)