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Seeking a Heavy Equipment Mechanic/General Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and repairs to a wide variety of heavy equipment (Deere, CAT, Komatsu), semi trucks and trailers, other small engine equipment.
Work duties will be mainly performed in the shop located in Weyburn. Some travel will be required to various job sites during the construction season, for required repairs on equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Perform electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshoot issues with diesel engines
- Determine what parts and tools are necessary for repairs
- Complete maintenance/repairs records
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
Skills/Qualifications/Requirements:
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- 5 years experience with diesel/heavy equipment and truck repair
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic License (preferred, but not required)
- Welding (not required but considered an asset)
- Valid Drivers License
Competitive wages and benefits.
Position open until filled.
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Keep maintenance reports and documentation
Specific Skills
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Determine extent of repair required
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Service attachments and working tools
Mechanical Repair Specialization
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Vehicle brake systems
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Power take-offs
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
- Mechanical transmissions
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels
- Drive trains and final drives
Type of Equipment Repair
- Tractors
- Heavy construction equipment
- Heavy trucks
- Bulldozers
- Graders
- Excavators
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Overhaul
- Maintenance