NORS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CANADA GW, LTD.

Whitehorse, YT

NORS CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CANADA GW, LTD.

Whitehorse, YT

heavy equipment mechanic

Whitehorse, YT (view on map)

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Non-smoking
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Room and board provided
• Various locations
• On-site customer service

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
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Verify and repair emission control systems
• Perform other routine maintenance

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement

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
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps

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
• Off-road vehicle tires and wheels
• Differentials
• Brake system

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• 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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Night
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program