Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic Location: Vancouver, BC Company: Van Wasteco Inc. Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Wage: $37 – $40 per hour (based on experience) Hours: 40 hours per week + overtime as required About Us: Van Wasteco Inc. is a leading waste management and recycling company in Vancouver, BC, dedicated to environmental sustainability and operational excellence. We are seeking a skilled Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic to maintain and repair our fleet of industrial vehicles and heavy equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations. Key Responsibilities: * Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heavy-duty vehicles and equipment, including trucks, loaders, and forklifts * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on diesel engines, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems * Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, and implement effective solutions * Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams * Maintain accurate maintenance and repair records, and monitor parts inventory * Work collaboratively with operations and production teams to minimize downtime * Ensure compliance with workplace safety procedures, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) Qualifications & Requirements: * Completion of secondary school required * Completion of a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic apprenticeship or minimum 5 years of relevant experience * Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and heavy machinery * Experience working with industrial trucks, forklifts, and other mobile equipment * Physically capable of handling heavy equipment in a workshop and field environment * Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Preferred Skills: * Welding and fabrication skills (asset) * Forklift and heavy equipment certification * Experience in waste management or industrial operations Work Conditions: * Physically demanding role, involving lifting, bending, and standing * Exposure to noise, dust, grease, and heavy machinery * Overtime and weekend work may be required Benefits: * Competitive wages and overtime pay * Extended health and dental benefits * Professional development opportunities * Supportive, safety-focused team environment Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The mechanic will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair heavy-duty vehicles and industrial equipment, including diesel engines and hydraulic systems. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate repair records and ensuring compliance with workplace safety procedures.

Candidates must have completed secondary school and possess either a Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic apprenticeship or at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong technical knowledge of heavy machinery and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks are required.

• Competitive wages • Overtime pay • Extended health benefits • Dental benefits • Professional development opportunities

• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Diesel engine repair
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance
• Mechanical diagnostics
• Electrical diagnostics
• Technical manual interpretation
• Welding
• Fabrication
• Heavy equipment operation
• Lockout/tagout
• Safety compliance
• Inventory management
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Environmental Sustainability
• Heavy Equipment
• Corrective Maintenance
• Recycling
• Diesel Engines
• Forklift Truck
• Waste Management
• Inventory Control Systems
• Problem Solving
• Operational Excellence
• Operations
• Technical Communication
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Workplace Safety

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Transportation
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
• Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week