heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• Dusty.
• Noisy.

Work setting:

• Staff accommodation provided.
• Various locations.
• On-site customer service.
• Mines and quarries.

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.
• 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.

Mining experience:

Surface mines or quarries.

Area of work experience:

Open-pit mines.

Diesel engine repair specialization:

• Engine control system.
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul.
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery.

Powered equipment repair specialization:

• Hydraulic-operated working attachments.
• Compressors.

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization:

• Hydraulic transmissions.
• Power take-offs.
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering.
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels.
• Differentials.
• Brake system.

Sales experience:

Mining machinery/equipment.

Transportation/travel information:

• Willing to travel regularly.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Travel expenses paid by employer.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Standing for extended periods.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Dependability.
• Judgement.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options:

• Shift.
• Night.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Group insurance benefits.

Other benefits:

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Wellness program.