Heavy Duty Mechanic

4 weeks ago


Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada John Ross & Sons Ltd. Full time
Heavy Duty Mechanic Job Description

John Ross & Sons Ltd, a family-owned company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, is seeking a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic to join their team at their Goodwood facility.

The ideal candidate will have a Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic certification and a minimum of 5 years of experience working on excavators and loaders. They will be responsible for ensuring all equipment and machinery is in good working order, performing maintenance and repairs, and developing a preventative and predictive maintenance program.

The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions, as well as the ability to analyze and repair mechanical failures. They will also be skilled in the operation of a variety of tools and equipment used in the repair of heavy equipment.

As a member of the John Ross & Sons Ltd team, the Heavy Duty Mechanic will enjoy a competitive salary of $35/hour, free parking, health and dental benefits, RRSP match, and 3 weeks of vacation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all equipment and machinery is in good working order
  • Perform maintenance and repairs of heavy equipment
  • Develop a preventative and predictive maintenance program
  • Diagnose cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to manufacturer's specifications
  • Schedule dealer service as necessary
  • Schedule appointments at the local garage for shunt truck repairs if cannot complete on site
  • Schedule third party mechanic for larger jobs as necessary and for bobcat and skid steer repairs
  • Maintain a clean and tidy personal work area and assist with general cleaning duties in the maintenance shed
  • Maintain a daily record of all work tasks and materials and encourage and support continuous improvement in work practices

Requirements:

  • Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic certification
  • Minimum 5 years of experience working on excavators and loaders
  • Strong working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • Ability to analyze and repair mechanical failures
  • Skilled in the operation of a variety of tools and equipment used in the repair of heavy equipment
  • Reliable transportation to the site
  • Ability to work Monday-Friday from 7:00 am-5:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:00 am-12:00 pm as needed

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary of $35/hour
  • Free parking
  • Health and dental benefits
  • RRSP match
  • 3 weeks of vacation

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