Heavy duty mechanic (Truro)

John Ross & Sons Ltd.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA
$25 an hour
Full-time

We are seeking an energetic Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our team at our Truro facility!

Reporting directly to the Yard Manager, you will :

  • Ensure all of our equipment and machinery is in good working order and ensure smooth operations.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs of heavy equipment (including but not limited to excavators, loaders, container chassis, etc)
  • Develop a preventative and predictive maintenance and repair program.
  • Diagnose the cause of any malfunction and perform repairs to the manufacturer’s specifications.
  • Schedule dealer service as necessary
  • Schedule appointments at the local garage for our shunt truck repairs if they cannot complete on-site.
  • Schedule third-party mechanic for larger jobs as necessary and for bobcat and skid steer repairs.
  • Maintain a clean and tidy personal work area and assist with general cleaning duties in the maintenance shed.
  • Maintain a daily record of all work tasks and materials and encourage and support continuous improvement in work practices.
  • Perform related work as required.

As the Ideal Candidate, you will bring to the table :

  • Ability to work Monday-Friday from 7am-5 : 30pm and Saturdays from 7am-12pm as needed
  • Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic with minimum 5 years experience working on Excavators and Loaders.
  • Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
  • Ability to effectively lead and mentor our Apprentice Mechanic.
  • Knowledge on maintaining equipment such as Hyundai 760 loader with bucket and fork quick attach, John Deere 544K loader with bucket attachment, Ottawa shunt trucks, chassis, etc.
  • Skilled in the operation of a variety of tools and equipment used in the repair of heavy equipment
  • Ability to analyze and repair mechanical failures.

What we bring to the table :

  • Free Parking
  • Health and Dental benefits along with RRSP match
  • 3 weeks vacation
  • Competitive wages

Job details

From CA$25.00 per hour

Job type

  • Full-time
  • Permanent

Schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
  • Day shift
  • Overtime
  • 10 hour shift

Benefits

  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • RRSP match
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care
  • 15 days ago
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