Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic

Employment Information

  • Post ID: 405132720
  • Open Date: September 18, 2024
  • Close Date: December 13, 2024
  • Organization: A & A EXCAVATING LTD.
  • Sector: Automotive & Mechanical
  • Business Location:Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
  • Total Views: 201
  • Duration: 1 calendar days (2 business days)
  • Last Updated: 1 day ago
  • Job URL: https://newpeople.ca/jobs/british-columbia/burnaby/405132720/heavy-duty-equipment-mechanic/
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Job Details

  • Experience: 3 years - 5 years
  • Job Vacancies: 1
  • Compensation: $45.00 to $48.00 per hour (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
  • Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
  • Apply by: email to [email protected]
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma

Job Description

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
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
  • Keep maintenance reports and documentation
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Perform repair work on heavy trucks
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Perform other routine maintenance

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

  • Fuel injection system
  • Exhaust system
  • Cooling system
  • Lubrication system
  • Engine control system
  • Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
  • Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

  • Hydraulic-operated working attachments
  • Compressors

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

  • Mechanical transmissions
  • Drive trains and final drives
  • Hydraulic transmissions
  • Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
  • Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
  • Differentials
  • Brake system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

  • Willing to travel
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

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)
  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits