Heavy Duty Mechanic (Shop & Field Service)
Company: Lower Nicola Site Services
Location: This position is based in Merritt, BC. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Merritt; however, candidates from surrounding communities, including Kamloops, will be considered provided they can reliably commute to and from work. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Wage Range: $48.00 - $52.00/hour, some overtime may be required
Schedule: The initial schedule will be four 10-hour shifts per week. As the operation grows, the schedule may transition to a rotating day/night shift structure supporting seven-day operations.
Reports To: Equipment Manager / Service Manager
About Lower Nicola Site Services
Lower Nicola Site Services (LNSS), part of the Infracon Group of Companies, is a full-service civil construction and industrial services group operating throughout Western Canada. Our teams support infrastructure, earthworks, mining, industrial, and construction projects with a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
As our operations continue to grow, we are seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics to join our maintenance team in Merritt, BC. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, and support equipment critical to our construction operations.
Position Summary
The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling a wide variety of heavy construction equipment, commercial vehicles, trailers, and support equipment.
We are seeking qualified mechanics with expertise in either heavy construction equipment or highway truck and transport repair. Depending on experience and operational requirements, successful candidates may be assigned a primary focus on either off-road construction equipment or highway vehicles and trailers.
Based primarily out of our Merritt shop, this role also provides field service support at active project sites and responds to equipment breakdowns as required. Field work requirements will vary depending on operational needs and project demands. A company service truck will be provided to support field repair and breakdown response activities.
The successful candidate will understand the importance of equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, safe work practices, and minimizing operational downtime while contributing to the safe and efficient operation of a diverse fleet of construction equipment, trucks, trailers, and support vehicles.
Our fleet includes:
- Excavators
- Graders
- Dozers
- Wheel Loaders
- Rock Trucks
- Highway Tractors
- Dump Trucks
- Water Trucks
- Lowbeds and Equipment Haulers
- Service Trucks
- Pick-Up Trucks
- Light Vehicles and Light Plants
- Other construction support equipment
Across the Infracon Group of Companies; Lower Nicola Site Services, Infracon, and Minex, our fleet consists of approximately 430 pieces of equipment, heavy trucks, trailers, light vehicles, and support equipment, providing mechanics with exposure to a diverse and challenging range of assets. We are seeking candidates who take pride in producing quality work, solving complex mechanical problems, and contributing to a safe and productive operation.
Key Responsibilities
Maintenance & Repairs
- Inspect, diagnose, service, repair, and overhaul heavy construction equipment, highway trucks, trailers, and support vehicles.
- Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing programs.
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspension systems, steering systems, braking systems, and cooling systems.
- Repair and maintain fuel injection systems, engine control systems, lubrication systems, exhaust systems, and air-conditioning systems.
- Complete major component repairs, engine overhauls, equipment rebuilds, and machinery alignments as required.
- Fabricate, construct, install, modify, and repair equipment and machinery components.
- Perform daily inspections and safety checks on company equipment.
- Identify developing equipment issues before failures occur.
- Ensure equipment is mechanically sound and safe before returning it to service.
- Complete field repairs and breakdown response work at project sites when required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, and repair documentation.
Operational Support
- Work closely with operations personnel, supervisors, and equipment management teams to prioritize repairs and maintenance activities.
- Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and streamline maintenance processes.
- Represent LNSS, its clients, and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.
- Perform other duties as required to support the success of company operations.
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates should possess one of the following qualifications:
- Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET)
- Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (HDM)
- Red Seal Commercial Transport Mechanic (CTM)
- Red Seal Truck and Transport Mechanic
We will also consider 3rd and 4th-year apprentices working toward one of the above certifications.
Preferred Experience: We are seeking candidates with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Heavy construction equipment maintenance and repair, including excavators, dozers, graders, loaders, rock trucks, and related equipment.
- Highway truck, trailer, and commercial transport maintenance and repair.
Preference will be given to candidates with strong experience in either off-road heavy equipment or highway truck and transport maintenance, as successful hires may be assigned a primary focus in one of these areas based on operational requirements.
Additional Requirements
- Experience maintaining and repairing heavy construction equipment, commercial vehicles, or industrial equipment fleets.
- Strong mechanical and diagnostic troubleshooting abilities.
- Experience with diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and electronic diagnostic equipment.
- Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence.
- Clean Driver's Abstract.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Professional and safety-focused approach to work.
Assets
The following would be considered assets:
- Class 1 or Class 3 Driver's Licence
- Air Brake Endorsement
- Occupational First Aid
- WHMIS 2015
- H2S Alive
- CSTS
- Previous experience in civil construction, mining, industrial, or heavy-equipment environments.
- Field service and mobile repair experience.
Personal Attributes
- Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Professional, reliable, and organized.
- Takes ownership of repairs and follows issues through to resolution.
- Understands the impact equipment downtime has on project schedules and operations.
- Strong communication skills.
- Takes pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail.
Working Conditions
- Primarily based out of the Merritt maintenance shop.
- Travel to project sites throughout the region will be required.
- Field service and breakdown response work will be required.
- A company service truck will be provided for field repair and breakdown response activities.
- Will be required to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather and site conditions.
- Exposure to dust, mud, noise, vibration, extreme temperatures, and uneven terrain.
- Must be capable of performing the physical demands associated with heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
- Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, climbing, and lifting.
- May be required to work from elevated platforms and ladders.
- Work schedules may vary depending on project and operational requirements.
- Willingness to occasionally travel and work out of town as operational requirements dictate.
Safety Requirements
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety.
- Compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
- Class-appropriate PPE required, including safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and high-visibility apparel.
- Specialized PPE will be supplied by LNSS as required.
- Participation in site-specific safety programs and orientations.
- Pre-access, post-incident, and project-specific drug and alcohol testing may be required.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation of $48.00 - $52.00/hour.
- Overtime opportunities as operational requirements dictate.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- RRSP matching program.
- Full-time, year-round employment.
- Strong commitment to work-life balance and employee flexibility.
- Safety-focused and team-oriented culture.
- Diverse fleet of approximately 430 pieces of equipment, vehicles, and trailers.
- Company-provided specialty tooling and replacement of tools damaged during work activities.
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing maintenance operation with long-term advancement potential.
- Training, development, and career growth opportunities.
Why Join LNSS?
This is an opportunity to join a growing organization that values its people, prioritizes work-life balance, and invests in the tools and resources employees need to succeed. You'll work on a large and diverse fleet, earn industry-leading compensation, and be part of a collaborative maintenance team supporting critical construction and industrial operations throughout the region.
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