Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Full time or Part time - The Heavy Duty Equipment Technician repairs, overhauls, maintains and services diesel and/or propane powered forklifts, heavy equipment (loaders), and sidewinder boats. Diagnoses equipment problems and determines repairs needed and demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.

May be called upon to operate other equipment or engage in activities as the Company sees fit. Expectations of our mechanics are stringent and we require they act in a professional manner at all times. We offer competitive wages and benefits and a friendly work environment.

Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to the lower mainland at their own expense and must be Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician.

**Responsibilities**
- Fabricates, constructs, installs, and repairs equipment and machinery
- Diagnoses equipment problems and determines repairs needed
- Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
- Performs daily safety and maintenance checks
- Repairs, overhauls, maintains, and services diesel powered heavy equipment and propane powered forklifts
- Repairs, overhauls, maintains and services fuel injection systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, air conditioning systems, lubrication systems, engine control systems, major internal engine repairs or overhaul, installation and alignment of engines and machinery
- Repairs, overhauls, maintains and services drive trains and final drives, hydraulic transmissions, power take-offs, tracked vehicle suspensions and steering, vehicle brake systems, wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Practices workplace safety

**Knowledge**
- Completion of vocational or technical training with a B.C. TQ in Heavy Duty Mechanics coupled with 5 years on the job experience.
- Knowledge of truck and equipment safety
- Knowledge of operation of front end loaders, forklifts, and other pieces of heavy equipment
- Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage procedures
- Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
- Knowledge of record keeping systems
- Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures

**Skills**
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Determine extent of repair required
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other maintenance work
- Service attachments and working tools
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Decision making skills
- Effective verbal and listening communications skills

**Other Requirements**
- Minimum 5 years mechanic experience
- WHIMIS, PPE
- Lumber mill experience an asset
- Valid Driver’s License with Clean Drivers Abstract
- Operate 2-way radio as required

**Physical Demands** The Mechanic has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing equipment and tools. The Mechanic will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold. The Mechanic must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.

**Environmental Conditions** The Mechanic must be able to work outside in all different weather conditions including cold and heat

Sorry but only those being considered will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $46.68 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Full covid safety precautions are in effect

**Experience**:

- mechanical: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Journeyman Certificate (required)

Work Location: One location