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Duties:
- Responsible for ongoing maintenance and repair of a wide variety of equipment, both mobile and stationary
- Hands on troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, overhaul, and maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment used in waste hauling, earth moving and landfill operations, and commercial trash compaction equipment and balers
- Dealing with breakdowns in the shop, on the road, at the landfill, and at customer sites
Qualifications:
- 4th Year Apprentice or Journeyperson Heavy Equipment or Truck and Transport Technician, some experience with truck and trailer an asset
- Full set of hand tools required
- Wide experience in electronic and pneumatic control systems, diagnostics on control systems hardware and software problems is an asset
- Able to work in a team environment but capable of working independently
- Minimum valid Class 5 drivers license with acceptable abstract required
- As a condition of employment, all new employees to safety sensitive positions must successfully pass a substance test prior to their first day of employment. A criminal record check will also be required.
We offer:
- Family/team atmosphere where staff are valued and appreciated
- Excellent well maintained equipment and facilities, including a brand new state-of-the-art shop.
- Competitive or above industry wage rates with annual review
- Annual bonus incentive based upon performance and annual evaluation
- Blue Cross Benefits Plan
- Opportunities for learning, advancement, personal growth, and challenge
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
Type of Equipment Repair
- Heavy trucks
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Maintenance
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)