Mechanic, Heavy Equipment

Manpower Services Canada Limit

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 to 48 hours per week
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
  • Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Noisy
  • 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
  • Perform repair work on heavy trucks
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Verify and repair emission control systems
  • Assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing
  • Perform other routine maintenance
  • Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
  • Automotive Service Licence (310S)
  • Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)
  • Diesel engine repair specialization

  • Fuel injection system
  • Exhaust system
  • Cooling system
  • Air conditioning system
  • Lubrication system
  • Engine control system
  • Installation and alignment of engines and machinery
  • Powered equipment repair specialization

  • Hydraulic-operated working attachments
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • 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
  • Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
  • Highway vehicle tires and wheels
  • Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
  • Differentials
  • Brake system
  • Security and safety

  • Criminal record check
  • Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Overtime required
  • Sound discrimination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
  • Financial benefits

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
  • Other benefits

  • Free parking available

Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Number of Vacancies: 1
Wages: $28.00 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated)