Heavy Duty Mechanic

1 month ago


Sparwood, Canada Mackay Contracting Full time
Salary: $34-$38

MacKay Contracting is a progressive and well-established Heavy Civil Construction and Mining Services Company. We operate throughout Western Canada on a wide variety of projects. We take pride in valuing our employees and offer competitive wages and benefit packages.

The Heavy Duty Mechanic role is vital for MacKay to maintain an efficient and productive fleet. Additionally, a well-maintained fleet will facilitate MacKay's ability to exceed customers' expectations regarding down time and will improve our safety profile. This role will work as part of the entire maintenance team to ensure a productive and efficient fleet.

This role will be located in the Sparwood, B.C. area with operations running 24/7 and possibly having both day and night shifts. This role operates on a variety of work schedules depending on the needs of the Projects, with rotational shifts anywhere from 8–12-hour days. Overtime is paid after eight (8) hours per day or 40 hours per week.

  • Experienced applicants residing in the surrounding areas will be given preference.

Responsibilities & Duties

  • Inspecting haul trucks, bulldozers, excavators, graders, and other heavy construction equipment for proper performance, and inspecting equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • Diagnosing faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems using hand and power tools
  • Testing 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 blades, ploughs, winches and side booms
  • Communication with Parts Technician for required maintenance items
  • Daily SiteDocs submission of maintenance reports
  • Daily submission of daily time cards
  • Daily submission of FLHA reports/forms
  • Any additional duties as may be assigned

Qualifications & Skills

  • Interprovincial Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification
  • Safety-conscious team player with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with high attention to detail
  • Previous repair and troubleshooting experience with Caterpillar general line products would be considered an asset
  • Engine and other component rebuilding experience would be considered an asset
  • Transmission or hydraulic testing would be considered an asset
  • Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision
  • Problem-solving skills to diagnose issues with equipment
  • Basic writing skills to accurately complete reports and other paperwork
  • Position requires a high level of initiative and a positive attitude
  • Ability to give and follow both oral and written instructions while working safely
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
  • Must posses a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and clean Driver's Abstract, with air brakes endorsement preferred

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