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Our Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician will be responsible for ensuring that all company heavy equipment (such as; heavy trucks, dozers, excavators, backhoes, graders, loaders, etc.) are maintained in good working condition by inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and servicing the fleet in the shop or in the field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
safety inspect truck & trailers
diagnose faults or malfunctions
repair or replace defective parts, components or systems
mentoring apprentice technician's
REQUIREMENTS
Journey-Certified Heavy Duty Truck & Transport Technicians
Must have a valid class 5 (or better) drivers license with clean drivers abstract (Class 1A an asset)
Must be able to communicate well with co-workers
Must be able to meet all safety requirements and applicable safety policies
The successful candidate must successfully complete a pre-access drug test
Ability to work cooperatively independently and with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment
BENEFITS:
Comprehensive benefits plan
PPE provided (with the exception of CSA approved footwear)
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle
Truck Mechanic Specific Skills
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems
- Adjust, repair or replace parts and components of truck-trailer systems
Type Of Experience
- Trucks
Area Of Specialization
- AC, cooling and heating systems
- 4-wheel drive
- Standard transmission
- Ignition and electrical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Fuel and emission systems
- Front-end components
- Engine repair
- Engine repair and overhaul
- Electrical and electronic systems
- Diagnostics
- Diesel engines
- Automatic transmission
- Alignment, steering and suspension
- Brake systems
- Drive train components
- Truck-trailer repair
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's Licence (Class 1 or A)
- Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Endorsement
Additional Skills
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Coach and instruct apprentices
- Review work orders and discuss work with supervisor
- Estimate parts and labour costs
Mechanical Repairer Specific Skills
- Test and adjust units to specifications
- Repair and replace mechanical units
- Inspect and test mechanical units
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions
Automotive Service Technician Specific Skills
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Test and adjust repaired systems to manufacturer's specifications
Work Location Information
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Hand-eye co-ordination
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots