- Heavy-duty equipment mechanic
- Mercer Contracting in Whitehorse, YT, Canada
- jobs
- 12 hours ago
jobs description
Location
12 Boulder RoadWhitehorse, YT
Y1A 5S8
Workplace information
On the road
Salary
45.00 to 50.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Terms of employment
Permanent employment
Full time
Weekend, Overtime, On Call
Starts as soon as possible
vacancies
1 vacancy
Source
Job Bank #3198527
Languages
English
Education
Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience
5 years or more
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work site environment
Outdoors
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Work setting
Various locations
Willing to relocate
Responsibilities
Tasks
Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
Order parts and maintain inventory
Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
Keep maintenance reports and documentation
Welding experience
Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
Perform repair work on heavy trucks
Service attachments and working tools
Verify and repair emission control systems
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement
Experience and specialization
Diesel engine repair specialization
Fuel injection system
Exhaust system
Cooling system
Air conditioning system
Lubrication system
Engine control system
Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
Powered equipment repair specialization
Cable-operated working attachments
Hydraulic-operated working attachments
Compressors
Pumps
Telescopic ladder
Electric generators
Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts
Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization
Mechanical transmissions
Drive trains and final drives
Hydraulic transmissions
Power take-offs
Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
Highway vehicle tires and wheels
Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
Differentials
Brake system
Additional information
Security and safety
Bondable
Driving record check (abstract)
Drug test
Driver's validity licence check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Handling heavy loads
Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Tools
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Team player