Heavy Equipment Mechanic

ABOUT US

GT Group, headquartered in Montreal Canada, provides a varied range of products and services related to Containers, Transport, Logistics and Warehousing for the international shipping community. Serving both the domestic and international sectors for over 45 years, we bring a solid and innovative approach to client satisfaction.

Our candidate bank is currently open. If you have a strong work ethic, are driven and want to be part of a team that provides growth and a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

YOUR ROLE

The HeavyEquipment Mechanic performs a variety of activities designed to service, repair and maintain pieces of Company-owned heavy equipment. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains heavy equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements, such as correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, and keeping records.

Note : This Job Description may not encompass the entire scope

of this role, as other duties maybe assigned by management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts;
• Service, repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive equipment such as container truck lifts, reach stackers, front end loaders, cranes and other special purpose types of equipment;
• Maintain records of equipment repaired along with time spent on such equipment;
• Check bulldozers, cranes, and other heavy equipment for proper performance;
• Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions and diagnose to determine extent of repair required;
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using appropriate tools;
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications;
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment;
• Maintain a schedule for preventative maintenance on all equipment providing for lubrication, replacement of tires and tune ups;
• Provides instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to perform equipment repair, inspection and preventive maintenance;
• Assists other mechanics with the more difficult assignments;
• Performs layout work for fabrication of parts and equipment;
• Performs other related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

Knowledge & Qualifications

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Regularly be required

to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; and smell;

Will frequently be

required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and occasionally sit, reach

with hands and arms and climb or balance;

Must be capable of heavy lifting and moving parts up

to 50 lbs on a consistent basis;

Must able to work on your feet (stand or walk) for

entire assigned work shift;

WORK ENVIRONMENT

CORE COMPETENCIES

Ability to establish effective working relationships

with employees and supervisors

BENEFITS

GT GROUP is  committed to equal opportunity in employment for women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and persons who are because of race or colour, in a visible minority in Canada.

If you are considering a career in the container transport industry, have the required experience and skills, and are up to the challenge offered, please apply by sending us your CV