field mechanic, heavy equipment

ALPA EQUIPMENT LTD
Upper Onslow, NS, CA
$28-$35 an hour
Permanent
Full-time
  • Work Term : Permanent
  • Work Language : Bilingual
  • Hours : 44 to 48 hours per week
  • Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience : 3 years to less than 5 years
  • or equivalent experience

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Dusty
  • Noisy

Work setting

On-site customer service

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
  • Welding experience
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Verify and repair emission control systems

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Powered equipment repair specialization

Hydraulic-operated working attachments

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel regularly
  • Willing to travel cross-border
  • Willing to travel internationally
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Overtime required

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
  • What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • As per collective agreement
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan

Long term benefits

Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning / training paid by employer
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance
  • 6 days ago
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