DB Kidd Transport

Fort Mcmurray, AB

DB Kidd Transport

Fort Mcmurray, AB

heavy-duty equipment mechanic

Fort Mcmurray, AB (view on map)

Posted 9 days ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 50 to 70 hours per week
• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available

Tasks

• Instruct apprentices
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Order parts and maintain inventory
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Welding experience
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
• Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing
• Perform other routine maintenance

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Automotive Service Licence (310S)
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Diesel engine repair specialization

• Fuel injection system
• Exhaust system
• Cooling system
• Air conditioning system
• Lubrication system
• Engine control system
• Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
• Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Cable-operated working attachments

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions
• Power take-offs
• Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
• Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
• Highway vehicle tires and wheels
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test
• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Sound discrimination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits