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Loraas Disposal Services Ltd. located in Saskatoon is looking for a motivated individual to fill the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. If you are looking for a challenge this position may be for you!
Duties:
- Responsible for ongoing maintenance & repair of equipment, both mobile & stationary
- Hands on troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, overhaul, and maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment used in waste hauling, earth moving, and landfill operations, and commercial trash compaction equipment and balers.
- Dealing with breakdowns in the shop, on the road, at the landfill, and at customer sites
Qualifications:
- 3rd or 4th year Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Apprentice or Journeyman, some background or experience with heavy equipment/truck transport an asset
- Full set of tools required
- Wide experience in hydraulic and electrical systems is essential
- Expertise in electronic and pneumatic control systems, diagnostics on control systems hardware & software problems
- Basic understanding of industrial high-voltage electrical wiring, and ability to do global diagnostics on belt lines, feed mechanisms, materials handling and processing equipment, compactors and balers
- Electrical qualifications would be a significant asset
- Team environment but capable of working independently
- Minimum valid Class 5 driver's license with acceptable abstract required
We offer:
- Family/team atmosphere where staff are valued and appreciated
- Excellent well maintained equipment and facilities, including a brand new state-of-the-art shop.
- Competitive or above industry wage rates with annual review
- Annual bonus incentive based upon performance and annual evaluation
- Blue Cross Benefits Plan
- Pension Plan with increasing employer contributions with years of service
- Canada Savings Bond payroll deduction plan
- Many other benefits and perks
- Opportunities for learning, advancement, personal growth, and challenge
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Diesel Engine Repair Specialization
- Fuel injection systems
- Exhaust systems
- Engine control systems
- Cooling systems
- Air conditioning systems
- Lubrication systems
Type of Equipment Repair
- Heavy construction equipment
- Heavy trucks
- Forklifts
- Dump trucks
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Maintenance
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Powered Equipment Repair Specialization
- Hydraulic-operated working attachments
- Cable-operated working attachments
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
Additional Skills
- Order parts and maintain inventory
Specific Skills
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Determine extent of repair required
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Service attachments and working tools
Mechanical Repair Specialization
- Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
- Vehicle brake systems
- Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
- Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
- Mechanical transmissions
- Hydraulic transmissions
- Highway vehicle tires and wheels
Work Location Information
- On-site customer service
- In shop
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
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