Heavy Equipment Mechanic

 

Location: Wawa, ON

Terms of Employment: Permanent- Full time

Description: Automotive service technicians and truck and bus mechanics inspect, diagnose, repair and service mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and components of commercial transport trucks. Heavy-duty equipment mechanics repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile heavy-duty equipment.

Responsibilities:

·         Truck and trailer inspections and repairs

·         Inspect, repair and adjust diesel powered units

·         Diagnose heavy duty equipment problems

·         Perform mechanical repairs on equipment and truck and trailers in the shop and field calls when required

·         Installation and repair of attachments

·         Troubleshooting and repair of electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems

·         Repair cooling and lubrication systems

·         Repair and maintain drive-trains

·         Perform incidental welding operations on equipment

·         Test repaired equipment for proper performance

·         Perform preventive maintenance work

·         Instruct and help apprentices

·         Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation

·         Other duties as may be assigned within the reasonable scope of work of the position

·         Coordinate with dispatch and site superintendents to ensure all equipment is operating and maintained to support scheduled construction jobs.

Qualifications:

·         Licensed 310T Truck and Coach Technician

·         Computer literate

·         Proven problem-solving skills

·         Strong attention to details

·         Must be able to perform physical work outdoors in all weather conditions

·         Good communication skills

·         Strong team player

·         Willing to travel and must possess a valid driver’s license.

·         The candidate must successfully complete a site pre-employment drug test as per the company policy

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license, AZ driver’s license class would be an asset

Working Conditions:

·         50-55 hours per week (according to contractual demands)

·         Vacation and Statutory Holidays as per policy H.R.M. 02.07

To apply please forward resume to Ashley Coombs; acoombs@jprovost.ca and/or cgagne@jprovost.ca