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Heavy Duty Technician/Truck and Transport Mechanic

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Job Order #: 5423093

NOC: 7312
Employer Name:
Loraas Disposal North Ltd.
Posted Date:
11-May-2015
Location:
SASKATOON
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Education:
Grade 10
Experience:
3-5 Years
Apply By:
11-Jun-2015
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
Loraas Disposal North Ltd.
Employer Address:
 
805 47TH ST E
SASKATOON,SK
CANADA
S7K8G7
Contact Phone:
(306) 242-2300
Contact Fax:
(306) 242-4994
Contact Email:
careers@loraas.ca
Employer Website:
www.loraas.ca


Description

Loraas Disposal Services in Saskatoon is currently looking for a Fourth Year Apprentice or Journeyman Truck and Transport Mechanic/ Heavy Duty Technician. If you are looking for a great local company with challenging opportunities this position may be for you!

Duties:
Responsible for ongoing maintenance & repair of a wide variety 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:
4th Year Apprentice or Journeyman Truck and Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanic, with some background or experience with truck and trailer an asset.
Full set of hand tools required.
Wide experience in hydraulic and electrical systems is essential.
Experience in electronic and pneumatic control systems, diagnostics on control systems hardware & software problems is a strong asset.
Able to work in a team environment but capable of working independently.
Minimum valid Class 5 driver's license with acceptable abstract required.
As a condition of employment, all new employees to safety sensitive positions must successfully pass a substance test prior to their first day of employment. A criminal record check will also be required.

We offer:
Team atmosphere where staff are valued and appreciated.
Excellent and 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.
Opportunities for learning, advancement, personal growth, and challenge.

 

Skills and Abilities

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
Major Work Area
 - 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
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)
Own Tools/Equipment
 - Tools
 - Steel-toed safety boots

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