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Duties:
Responsible for ongoing preventative 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 transfer station, and at customer sites
Operate, fuel/lube truck and drive equipment around sight
Adherence to company, and customer, site safety policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Mechanical aptitude or participation in an apprenticeship program (or equivalent experience) focusing on Heavy Equipment, Truck and Transport Technician, or Industrial Mechanics
Knowledge of electronic and pneumatic control systems, diagnostics on control systems hardware and software problems is an asset
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
Well-maintained equipment and facilities
Competitive industry wage rates with annual review
Annual bonus incentive based upon performance and annual evaluation
Blue Cross Benefits Plan (coordination with NIHB as secondary provider available)
Pension Plan with increasing employer contributions with years of service
Health and Wellness spending accounts after 2 years of service
Opportunities for learning, advancement, personal growth, and challenge
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 1st Period Apprentice
Truck Mechanic Specific Skills
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
Mechanical Repairer Specific Skills
- Test and adjust units to specifications
- Repair and replace mechanical units
- Inspect and test mechanical units
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots