Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic
Job details
- Location: Edmonton, AB
- Salary: $35.00 to $38.00 / hour (To be negotiated)
- Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
- Employment groups: Students, Youth, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada
- Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full time40 hours/week
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Employment conditions: Overtime, Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Shift, Weekend, Night, Flexible hours
- Employer covers the relocation costs
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Own Tools/Equipment
Tools, Steel-toed safety boots, Safety glasses/goggles, Gloves
Security and Safety
Criminal record check, Driving record check (abstract), Medical exam, Drug test, Basic security clearance, Driver’s validity license check
Transportation/Travel Information
Vehicle supplied by employer, Willing to travel, Willing to travel regularly, Willing to travel for extended periods, Valid driver’s license, Travel expenses paid by an employer
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Manual dexterity, Sound discrimination, Standing for extended periods, Overtime required, Handling heavy loads, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Hand-eye co-ordination
Work Location Information
Staff accommodation provided, Room and board provided, Various locations, Willing to relocate, On-site customer service, Relocation costs covered by employer
Work Site Environment
Outdoors, Non-smoking, Hot, Cold/refrigerated, Dusty, Noisy
Personal Suitability
Excellent oral communication, Judgement, Dependability, Client focus, Reliability, Team player, Accurate, Flexibility
Additional Skills
Instruct apprentices, Order parts and maintain inventory, Keep maintenance reports and documentation, Welding experience, Perform repair work on heavy trucks
Diesel Engine Repair Specialization
Fuel injection system, Exhaust system, Cooling system, Air conditioning 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, Power take-offs, Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering, Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering, Highway vehicle tires and wheels, Off-road vehicle tires and wheels, Differentials, Brake system
Powered Equipment Repair Specialization
Cable-operated working attachments, Hydraulic-operated working attachments, Compressors, Pumps
Specific Skills
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, Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, 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, Verify and repair emission control systems
Weight Handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Credentials (certificates, licenses, memberships, courses, etc.)
Driver’s License (Class 1 or A)
How to apply
By email:
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.