Heavy Equipment Mechanic (NOC 72401)
Top Benefits
About the role
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (NOC 72401)
Company: Firma Contracting Inc.
Number of Positions: Two
Location of work: Saskatoon
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
We are looking for competent and experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanics to provide mechanical expertise to the Company's business. The successful candidates will be determined by their experience and attitude today working in a fast-paced environment. A minimum of 5+ years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment is required for this position; formal education or journeyperson certification would be an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide some idea of the tasks you may be performing, a list of responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
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Check excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers and other heavy construction equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
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Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
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Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools.
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Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
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Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
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Service attachments and working tools such as buckets, blades, winches and booms.
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May perform repair work on heavy trucks.
-
May attach components and adjust new equipment.
-
Maintain service records and preventative maintenance for all equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Dangerous chemical substances
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Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools
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Indoors, not environmentally controlled
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Standard safety equipment
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Outside, exposed to weather
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Extreme temperatures
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Extremely bright or inadequate lighting
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Sound and noise
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements and qualifications for this position are a combination of skills and attitude:
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Completion of a 4 year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in heavy equipment repair.
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Heavy-duty equipment technician trade certification is compulsory in Quebec (only in the construction industry) and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
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Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required. Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified heavy duty equipment technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
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Legally able to work in Canada
Terms of Employment: Full time, permanent
Health and Dental Benefits: Yes
Language of Work: English (oral and written)
Wage: $37.50 per hour
About Firma Contracting Inc.
FIRMA CONTRACTING IS A LEADING CIVIL CONTRACTOR BASED IN SASKATOON AND EDMONTON. WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUE-ADD APPROACH TO CIVIL CONTRACTING AND SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND EARTHWORKS.
We are committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction. By providing input into the planning and design of projects prior to commencement of construction, our goal is to assist our clients in finding ways to reduce costs and shorten schedules wherever possible.
Our company mission is to perform the highest level of work quality within a safe environment, on time and on budget. Firma provides transparency, value and efficient project management to all of our clients while building positive, trustworthy relationships along the way.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic (NOC 72401)
Top Benefits
About the role
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC (NOC 72401)
Company: Firma Contracting Inc.
Number of Positions: Two
Location of work: Saskatoon
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
We are looking for competent and experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanics to provide mechanical expertise to the Company's business. The successful candidates will be determined by their experience and attitude today working in a fast-paced environment. A minimum of 5+ years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment is required for this position; formal education or journeyperson certification would be an asset.
RESPONSIBILITIES
To provide some idea of the tasks you may be performing, a list of responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
-
Check excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers and other heavy construction equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
-
Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required.
-
Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power 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.
-
Service attachments and working tools such as buckets, blades, winches and booms.
-
May perform repair work on heavy trucks.
-
May attach components and adjust new equipment.
-
Maintain service records and preventative maintenance for all equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
-
Dangerous chemical substances
-
Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools
-
Indoors, not environmentally controlled
-
Standard safety equipment
-
Outside, exposed to weather
-
Extreme temperatures
-
Extremely bright or inadequate lighting
-
Sound and noise
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements and qualifications for this position are a combination of skills and attitude:
-
Completion of a 4 year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in heavy equipment repair.
-
Heavy-duty equipment technician trade certification is compulsory in Quebec (only in the construction industry) and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
-
Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required. Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified heavy duty equipment technicians upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
-
Legally able to work in Canada
Terms of Employment: Full time, permanent
Health and Dental Benefits: Yes
Language of Work: English (oral and written)
Wage: $37.50 per hour
About Firma Contracting Inc.
FIRMA CONTRACTING IS A LEADING CIVIL CONTRACTOR BASED IN SASKATOON AND EDMONTON. WE PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH A COMPREHENSIVE, VALUE-ADD APPROACH TO CIVIL CONTRACTING AND SPECIALIZE IN A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING WATER, SEWER AND EARTHWORKS.
We are committed to our clients’ needs and satisfaction. By providing input into the planning and design of projects prior to commencement of construction, our goal is to assist our clients in finding ways to reduce costs and shorten schedules wherever possible.
Our company mission is to perform the highest level of work quality within a safe environment, on time and on budget. Firma provides transparency, value and efficient project management to all of our clients while building positive, trustworthy relationships along the way.