Heavy Duty Mechanic / HET

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC / HET

We are looking for competent and experienced Heavy Duty Mechanics / HET to provide mechanical expertise to the Company's business. The successful candidates will be determined by their experience and attitude today working in a fast-paced environment. 

What’s in it for you!

We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth:

• Competitive Wages
• Extended Health and dental coverage
• Healthcare Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/TFSA matching
• Life insurance
• Paid training and development opportunities
• Advancement opportunities with a rapidly growing company
• And more.

Hourly Wage: $40-65 based on experience

Firma is a preferred employer, we focus on Company culture, work / life balance, and we are very involved with the communities we live and work in by promoting sports and supporting local charities.

Responsibilities:

To provide some idea of the tasks you may be performing, a list of responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Check excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers and other heavy construction equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Service attachments and working tools such as buckets, blades, winches and booms.
• May perform repair work on heavy trucks.
• May attach components and adjust new equipment.
• Maintain service records and preventative maintenance for all equipment.

Qualifications:

Requirements and qualifications for this position are a combination of skills and attitude. A minimum of 5+ years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment is ideal for this position - journeyperson certification would be an asset.

The following qualifications are needed for this role:

• Collaborative attitude that is team focused
• Great time management skills
• Highly organized and tidy
• Safety conscious
• Strong problem solving skills
• Completion of a 4 year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in heavy equipment repair.
• 4+ years of experience working on heavy civil construction equipment
• Legally able to work in Canada