Job Description
Job Description
About Us
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
The Role
Our client in the heavy-duty space is looking for a Shop Heavy Duty Mechanic in a non-unionized environment. This role is a daytime position with a starting time at 7 AM or 8 AM Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime for any on-call emergencies and no weekend work. Preference is given to those in the heavy-duty mechanic, commercial transport, and millwright trades . Preference is given to those holding a Red Seal certificate .
Performing assembly, dissassembly and repair to hydraulic components, diesel engines, trucks, cranes, and additional transportation and mobile equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
- Diagnosing equipment by locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
- Ensure proper operation of equipment through checks and tests. Replace or repair defective parts in equipment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve production breakdowns.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Interpret technical manuals to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and warranty requirements.
- Execute routine scheduled Planned Maintenance (PM) services, appraisals, and Safety Inspections.
- Use of computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). Developing maintenance schedules for major and minor equipment as well as facility needs (PM’s)
- Maintain client relationships with professional interactions during client drop by's at the shop.
Requirements
Comfortable working fully on-site.Red Seal certification in Commercial Transport, Heavy Duty Mechanic, or Millwright preferred. 3rd and 4th Class welcome.3+ years of experience in a heavy-duty mechanic space, performing repairs on trucks, cranes, hydraulic systems, engines, and mobile equipment, including cranes. Welding and electrical knowledge is a strong asset.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with the technician team and fill out worksheets.Strong troubleshooting skills, allowing for efficient identification and resolution of equipment issues.Ability to work as part of a team and also be proactive and work on one's own initiative.Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.Time management and priority management skills.Has own tools.Compensation
$35-$40 an hour for those without a Red Seal status.$45 an hour for those holding a Red Seal certification.RRSP matching contributions of 4%.100% employee health benefits.Paid for long-term disability.An apprenticeship program is available and covered by the employer.Opportunities for growth.A stable employer with many years in the industry.Collaborative work environment.#INDSTRIVE3
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