Heavy Duty Mechanic

Explore the potential of being part of something Clearly Essential! 

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are currently hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic to join the team at our mechanical evaporation facility in Unity, Saskatchewan.

Located in the western part of Saskatchewan, Compass Minerals’ Unity Mechanical Evaporation Plant is one of the company’s four mechanical evaporation plants. The plant produces and packages a wide variety of salt products including water conditioning salt, bulk salt, food-grade salt and salt for agriculture. The Unity Evaporation Plant is located in a friendly community of 2,500 that loves hockey and curling, situated in the beautiful big-sky prairies, an hour from North Battleford and a 2-hour drive from Saskatoon. We’re proud to be one of Unity’s steadfast employers.

How will you contribute to the team?

To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following

• Use and maintain tools and equipment while performing general maintenance, inspections, and routine trade activities to keep our heavy fleet running strong.
• Diagnose and repair engines and engine support systems with speed and precision for maximum uptime.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, hydrostatic, and pneumatic systems for smooth, powerful performance in tough conditions.
• Diagnose and repair drive train systems to deliver consistent machine performance on every job.
• Diagnose and repair steering, suspension, brake systems, wheels, and undercarriage to keep operators safe and equipment productive.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems and electronic vehicle management systems.
• Diagnose and repair environmental control systems plus structural components, accessories, and attachments.
• Perform required cleaning duties to maintain a safe, organized workspace.

What should you bring to the role?

• Journeyperson certificate for Heavy Duty Mechanic or Heavy Duty Agriculture Mechanic
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs: Excel, Word
• Experience in E1/JD Edwards ERP is an asset.
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in hot temperatures and climb steps as required
• Ability to multi-task, have a high sense of urgency with regards to operational requirements and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What will you like about us?

• Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package along with medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
• Rest and Relaxation: Vacation, sick and personal floating days as per the collective agreement
• Prepare for your Future: Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company match and contribution.
• Shared Core Values: Our employees share five Core Values in all we do: Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation and High Performance.
• Safety: We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment as we strive toward Zero Harm for our employees, customers and communities.
• Meaningful Work: What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives – and every employee contributes. We responsibly transform Earth’s natural resources to deliver products that help keep people safe, feed the world and enrich lives.
• Growth and Development: Our development programs help our employees meet their personal growth goals and are a key driver in our company’s growth.

What is the work schedule?

• The shift schedule is Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, or as assigned as per the collective agreement.

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, colour, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, email [email protected].