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Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

  • Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, Canada

Pay: CA$36.25 - CA$45.00 per hour · Full-time

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Pay
Pay: CA$36.25 - CA$45.00 per hour
Job type
Full-time
Experience
2 to 3 years minimum of relevant experience, with a focus on tunnelling and microtunnelling projects using Herrenknecht microtunnelling equipment.
Posting language
English
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Job Description

Job description:

Job Summary

A heavy equipment mechanic with experience working within the microtunnel industry is required for a permanent role. Candidate is required to have worked within the micro tunnel industry and be competent in maintaining, diagnosing and fixing problems, as well as operating the specialized equipment. Candidate must be experienced in working within a team and have the ability to train other employees. Language of work is English.

Duties

  • Instruct apprentices
  • 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
  • Welding experience
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
  • Clean, lubricate, and perform other maintenance work
  • Service attachments and working tools

Experience and Specialization

  • 2 to 3 years minimum of relevant experience, with a focus on tunnelling and microtunnelling projects using Herrenknecht microtunnelling equipment.
  • Construction Specialization: underground and tunnel Work
  • Diesel Engine Repair Specialization: fuel injection system, exhaust system, cooling system, lubrication system, engine control system, major internal engine repairs or overhaul, installation and alignment of engines and machinery
  • Powered Equipment Repair Specialization: cable-operated working attachments, hydraulic-operated working attachments, compressors, pumps, electric generators, industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
  • Mechanical Maintenance and Repair Specialization: mechanical transmissions, drive trains and final drives, hydraulic transmissions, off-road vehicle tires and wheels, brake system

Additional Information:

Work Setting:

  • Various locations
  • Outdoor work environment

Security and Safety Check:

  • Driver's validity license check required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

  • Physically demanding (standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, crouching)
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • handling heavy loads (up to 23kg)
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Overtime required

Personal Suitability:

  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Pay: CA$36.25 - CA$45.00 per hour

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Work Location: In person

Join our team of professionals dedicated to maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency in the operation of heavy equipment. Your expertise will be valued as we work together to deliver exceptional service.
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Responsibilities

Inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment, including specialized Herrenknecht microtunnelling machinery, diesel engines, hydraulic attachments, and related systems. Order parts, maintain inventory and service records, test repaired equipment, perform welding and routine maintenance, and instruct apprentices.

Requirements

Candidates must have 2 to 3 years of relevant experience, particularly on tunnelling and microtunnelling projects using Herrenknecht equipment. They must be able to operate specialized equipment, diagnose and repair mechanical faults, work effectively in a team, and train other employees.

Skills

  • Heavy Equipment Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Fault Diagnosis
  • Equipment Repair
  • Microtunnelling Equipment Operation
  • Herrenknecht Equipment
  • Diesel Engine Repair
  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Mechanical Transmissions
  • Welding
  • Parts Inventory Management
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • Apprentice Training
  • Equipment Testing
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Dental Care
  • Extended Health Care
  • Vision Care

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Categories

  • Trades
  • Construction
  • Engineering

Keywords

  • Heavy Equipment
  • Microtunnelling
  • Herrenknecht
  • Underground Construction
  • Tunnel Construction
  • Diesel Engines
  • Fuel Injection Systems
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Cooling Systems
  • Lubrication Systems
  • Engine Control Systems
  • Engine Overhaul
  • Engine Installation
  • Engine Alignment
  • Hydraulic Attachments
  • Cable-Operated Attachments
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • Electric Generators
  • Forklifts
  • Mechanical Transmissions
  • Drive Trains
  • Final Drives
  • Hydraulic Transmissions
  • Off-Road Tires
  • Brake Systems
  • Welding
  • Equipment Diagnostics
  • Maintenance Reports
  • Apprentice Instruction

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