Heavy-duty equipment mechanic

• Location 190 Macalpine Crescent suite 118Fort McMurray, ABT9H 4B3
• Work location On the road
• Salary$55.00 to $69.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 42 to 52 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
• Overtime required, Day, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 3 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3514166

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Staff accommodation provided
• Various locations
• On-site customer service
• Mines and quarries

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

Experience and specialization

Mining experience

• Surface mines or quarries

Area of work experience

• Open-pit mines

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Engine control system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Wellness program