Job Description
Heavy Equipment Mechanic- Pine Valley Corporation RESPONSIBILITIES • Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts; • Service, repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive equipment such as container truck lifts, reach stackers, front end loaders, cranes and other special purpose types of equipment; • Maintain records of equipment repaired along with time spent on such equipment; • Check bulldozers, cranes, and other heavy equipment for proper performance; • Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions and diagnose to determine extent of repair required; • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using appropriate tools; • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications; • Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment; • Maintain a schedule for preventative maintenance on all equipment providing for lubrication, replacement of tires and tune ups; • Provides instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to perform equipment repair, inspection and preventive maintenance; • Assists other mechanics with the more difficult assignments; • Performs layout work for fabrication of parts and equipment; • Performs other related work as required. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education & Experience • 310T License is a PLUS • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the repair and maintenance of heavy diesel equipment, or equivalent; • 3 years’ experience of which must have specifically involved the repair of trucks or other heavy automotive equipment, or equivalent. Knowledge & Qualifications • Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification, an asset (inter-provincial seal preferred); • Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electronic systems; • Possession of a valid Driver’s License required; • Thorough knowledge of the construction, design, assembly and maintenance of a wide variety of special purpose heavy equipment; • Considerable knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the overhaul, repair and maintenance of heavy automotive equipment; • Considerable knowledge and a high degree of skill in diagnosis of trouble reported on the various pieces of equipment; • Ability to keep records of repairs, time and parts used for the servicing of heavy, special purpose automotive equipment, and to make related reports; • Skill in the use of instruments and tools employed in the checking and repair of motors and special equipment; • Excellent mechanical aptitude, coordination and dexterity