Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Prince Rupert, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in heavy civil construction
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Heavy Duty Mechanic
For buildings, underground utilities or earthworks project in BC.
Company
IDL Projects Inc. (IDL) is a dynamic, rapidly expanding company focused on providing a broad array of construction services in Canada and internationally. We have established ourselves as a go-to solutions provider in the construction areas of civil and infrastructure, commercial, residential, public and institutional, industrial, energy, mining and safety services.
Position Summary
Heavy Duty Mechanics are responsible for ensuring that all IDL’s equipment and specialty tools (such as: articulating rock trucks, backhoes, dozers, excavators, graders, loaders, generators etc.) are maintained and in good working condition. We are looking for skilled technicians who have the ability to work independently and as part of our great team. We currently have full-time and rotational positions available.
Location
IDL Project’s head office is located in Prince George, British Columbia with satellite offices in Prince Rupert, Vancouver and Vancouver Island. This position is for projects in Prince Rupert.
Responsibilities
- Diagnosis, repair and maintenance of the company's heavy equipment fleet and specialty tools including but not limited to:
- earth moving equipment
- internal combustion engines and components, mobile and stationary
- ground engaging equipment
- tracked equipment
- Responsible to ensure all work is completed in a safe manner
- Perform work in either a field or shop setting
- Mentor apprentices as needed
- May perform other duties as required
Qualifications
- A minimum of five (5) years’ field experience and
- Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in heavy civil construction
- Have a strong/technical and mechanical aptitude
- Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic/Interprovincial Red Seal Certification
- Experience working with CAT, Hitachi or John Deere heavy construction equipment. Preference is given to anyone who has experience working on all makes
- Must have a valid class 5 (or better ) driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract
- Must be able to work under pressure
- Must be able to meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies
- Ability to work cooperatively independently and with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment
Position Benefits
At IDL we strive to ensure a positive and safe work environment. Our employees are part of a work family built on respect, friendship and latitude for personal time. We live our core purpose of “Think Different, Build Better” and our core values of “Take Care of Each Other”, “Be Innovative”, “Build Great Things” and “Have Fun”.
Compensation
- Competitive wages commensurate with experience
- Health and dental benefits
- Training opportunities
- Advancement opportunities
- Excellent work/life balance
More about this job
Responsibilities
Diagnose, repair, and maintain the company’s heavy equipment fleet and specialty tools, including earthmoving, tracked, and ground-engaging equipment. Complete work safely in field or shop settings, mentor apprentices as needed, and perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of field experience, three to five years of relevant heavy civil construction experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and Heavy Duty Mechanic certification or Interprovincial Red Seal certification. Candidates must have experience with CAT, Hitachi, or John Deere equipment, a valid Class 5 or better driver’s licence with a clean abstract, and the ability to work safely and effectively under pressure, independently, and with a team.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Diagnosis
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Earthmoving Equipment
- Tracked Equipment
- Ground-Engaging Equipment
- CAT Equipment
- Hitachi Equipment
- John Deere Equipment
- Safety Compliance
- Apprentice Mentoring
- Teamwork
- Working Independently
Benefits
- Health And Dental Benefits
- Training Opportunities
- Advancement Opportunities
- Work-Life Balance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Interprovincial Red Seal Certification
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Heavy Equipment Fleet
- Specialty Tools
- Earthmoving Equipment
- Internal Combustion Engines
- Mobile Equipment
- Stationary Equipment
- Ground-Engaging Equipment
- Tracked Equipment
- Articulating Rock Trucks
- Backhoes
- Dozers
- Excavators
- Graders
- Loaders
- Generators
- CAT
- Hitachi
- John Deere
- Equipment Diagnosis
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment Maintenance
- Field Work
- Shop Work
- Safety Requirements
- Class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
- Apprentice Mentoring