Job details
- JobBank Id: 44755006
- JobSeekr Id: 392886
- Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanic
- Hope, BC
- 1313 7th Ave
- Full time
- ProTrack
- $45.50
- 37 to 55 hours per week
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- Cold/refrigerated
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
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
- Welding experience
- 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
- Assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing
- Perform other routine maintenance
- Read blueprints and electrical schematics
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Hydraulic system
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Area of specialization
- Diagnostics
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
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
- Mechanical transmissions
- Drive trains and final drives
- Hydraulic transmissions
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Vehicle supplied by employer
- Willing to travel
- Willing to travel regularly
- Willing to travel for extended periods
- Willing to travel internationally
- Valid driver’s licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Sound discrimination
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available