Construction machinery mechanic
- Iqaluit, NU, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Similar duties;
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Want to take on unique challenges in the Arctic? Join a team passionate about engineering and innovation!
Who We Are
For over 50 years, Construction Gély has distinguished itself through its expertise in northern construction, with iconic projects such as a school in Taloyoak and an aircraft hangar in Iqaluit.
WHY JOIN US?
Construction Gély has a fleet of over 380 heavy machinery units that are meticulously maintained. Our mechanical department is made up of more than 30 professionals who combine their expertise and ingenuity to meet the challenges of construction in the Arctic.
Based at our permanent garage in Iqaluit, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on various machinery such as excavators, drills, cranes, shovels, bulldozers, off-road trucks, crushers, etc.
TASK
If you are dynamic and hardworking, send us your resume!
Who We Are
For over 50 years, Construction Gély has distinguished itself through its expertise in northern construction, with iconic projects such as a school in Taloyoak and an aircraft hangar in Iqaluit.
WHY JOIN US?
Construction Gély has a fleet of over 380 heavy machinery units that are meticulously maintained. Our mechanical department is made up of more than 30 professionals who combine their expertise and ingenuity to meet the challenges of construction in the Arctic.
Based at our permanent garage in Iqaluit, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on various machinery such as excavators, drills, cranes, shovels, bulldozers, off-road trucks, crushers, etc.
TASK
- Ensure periodic preventive maintenance;
- Perform diagnostics to detect breakdowns and malfunctions;
- Evaluate the extent of the repairs to be carried out and plan the required time;
- Disassemble, repair, and reassemble defective parts;
- Test repaired equipment to ensure its works well;
- Perform welding, cutting, and/or drilling of metal as required to perform their duties;
- Be able to operate and move machinery or vehicles as needed;
- Identify replacement parts in parts books for ordering purposes.
- Issue recommendations for improvement or maintenance to optimize machinery;
- Work in collaboration with construction sites and thus participate in achieving objectives and respecting project deadlines.
- DEP in construction machinery mechanics (experience can compensate for lack of training);
- Knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems;
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Similar duties;
- Compliant with occupational health and safety regulations;
- Good physical ability and manual dexterity.
- Garage where you will have access to all the latest tools and equipment;
- A competitive salary;
- Professional development and continuing education;
- A stimulating and challenging environment, far from routine and monotony;
- Work in a remote area on a fly-in/fly-out rotation with 30 days on site, 10 days at home;
- Work season from February to November;
- On-site work schedule of 10 hours per day, 7 days a week;
- Air travel time paid;
- Travel, accommodation, and food (on-site cook) on the construction site are covered by the employer.
- You must have the right to work in the country where the position is offered;
- Candidates are responsible for ensuring they obtain any work permits, visas, or other legal documents required for this position.
If you are dynamic and hardworking, send us your resume!
- The masculine gender is used for text clarity, without prejudice to the feminine gender.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance, diagnose equipment faults, plan and complete repairs, and test machinery to confirm it is operating properly. Carry out metalwork and equipment operation as needed, identify replacement parts, recommend maintenance improvements, and coordinate with construction sites to meet project objectives and deadlines.
Requirements
A diploma in construction machinery mechanics is required, although relevant experience may substitute for formal training; knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems is also required. Candidates need at least five years of experience in similar duties, compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, and good physical ability and manual dexterity.
Skills
- Construction Machinery Mechanics
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Diagnostics
- Equipment Repair
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Electrical Systems
- Welding
- Metal Cutting
- Metal Drilling
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Parts Identification
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Manual Dexterity
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Professional Development
- Continuing Education
- Paid Air Travel
- Travel, Accommodation, and Meals Covered
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Engineering
- Transportation
Keywords
- Construction Machinery
- Heavy Equipment
- Preventive Maintenance
- Diagnostics
- Mechanical Repair
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Electrical Systems
- Welding
- Metal Cutting
- Metal Drilling
- Excavators
- Drills
- Cranes
- Shovels
- Bulldozers
- Off-Road Trucks
- Crushers
- Parts Books
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Arctic Construction
- Equipment Testing
- Fly-In/Fly-Out Rotation
- Construction Sites