Wapiti Gravel Suppliers | Heavy Duty Mechanic

Summary

The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for ensuring the company’s fleet of diesel equipment remains in safe working condition. This role will be required to maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical and electrical issues in the most efficient manner to reduce down time and costs
and may consist of working in a shop environment, field environment using a service truck or a combination of both.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance checks, ensuring any minor repairs are completed on various pieces of heavy equipment, including but not limited to pavers, loaders, skid steers, graders, excavators, dozers, backhoes and trucks.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various problems including to brake, cooling, drive, electrical, exhaust and emission, hydraulic, air and steering and suspension systems on pieces of heavy equipment.
• Maintain service logs and record of maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with training and the learning and development of apprentice employees.
• Keep tools, equipment and work area clean, organized and in good working condition.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.
• Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Other quality control related duties as required.
• Promote, execute, and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors, and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
• Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

Requirements | Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Class 5 Drivers License required.
• Completion of accredited Apprenticeship program.
• Red seal certification preferred.

Working Conditions

• Overtime as required.
• Work may be performed in an indoor setting, which could include standing for long periods of time, and exposure to dust and fumes.
• Work may be performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements.

What's In It For You?

We are pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive and competitive wage, accommodations and live out allowance as applicable, extended health benefits with STD and LTD, company matching RRSP plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more!

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity you would enjoy, hit the apply now button below!