Heavy Duty Mechanic

Summary: Reporting directly to the Service Manager the heavy equipment mechanics / welder will repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul, fabricate and maintain heavy equipment, trailers, trucks and other construction/material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

Keep a clean and safe work area
Check heavy equipment and trucks for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
Diagnose faults, malfunctions, mechanical issues to determine extent of repair required
Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems as required and/or instructed by manager.
Test repaired equipment for proper performance and operation
Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment based on scheduled intervals prescribed by the manufacturer or company policy/practice.
Service attachments and working tools such as buckets, hammers, etc
Use different tools and equipment, such as pressure gauges, pneumatic wrenches, screwdrivers, hoists and jacks, to repair heavy equipment while constantly utilizing safety precautions.
Use of wire feed and stick welders to repair and/or fabricate components of heavy equipment.
Use of cutting torches to aid in fabrication and repair of parts and components.
Test drive vehicles to ensure they are running properly and to find issues to determine what the solution will be
Must be comfortable with working in awkward positions or cramped spaces
Provide list of parts/repairs required to repair equipment, list consumables used in repair
Report broken equipment and tools and advise on repair procedures
Miscellaneous tasks required in day to day operations at Kynock Resources.
Technical Competencies:

Years of demonstrated experience in a heavy equipment technician type position.
Education or combination of experience and education in heavy mechanics.
Ability to use basic computer skills to communicate via email, troubleshoot and diagnose using internet, look at service manuals online with exploded diagrams etc
Other Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds over short distances.
Must have reliable vehicle to get to Hammonds Plains Location with valid drivers license.
Expertise and proven experience with safe workplace initiatives.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 45 per week

Additional pay:

Overtime pay
Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:

French not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Access to a reliable vehicle to attend work in Hammonds Plains daily
Do you need to move or relocate to work at this position, local residents only.
Experience:

Heavy Mechanic: 3 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person