Mechanic Job in Rocky View County, Alberta

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Performs repairs and maintenance on heavy trucks, dozers, compactors, and other vehicles or heavy equipment to maximize safe and productive operations. • Typical repairs include but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repairing engines chassis and body components, hydraulic cylinders, brake systems, suspension systems, cooling systems, wheels and tires. • Road tests vehicles to troubleshoot problems and/or test repairs to ensure proper and safe completion. • Inspects equipment and/or trucks for condition, operations, parts and fluid levels, differentials, final drives, pump drives, and hubs. • Reads and interprets vehicle condition reports, and/or repair orders, communicates with supervisor and driver for clarification of problems. May discuss preventative techniques with drivers to minimize future repairs. • Makes emergency road calls to make repairs on trucks that break down while driving a collection route. • Uses a large array of hand and power tools. • Pushes or pulls large tool box. • Cleans parts and tools with chemical solvents. Qualifications: • Requires ability to communicate orally and in writing in English in order to complete job functions. • Requires that all safety protocols be maintained while working on vehicles. • 5 years of verifiable Diesel Truck/Heavy Equipment experience with knowledge of air brakes • ASE certification or ability to obtain same. • Must have class 5 license, Class 1or 3 an asset • Knowledge of Hydraulics repair is required • As business needs dictate must be able to work alternating shifts. Physical Demands and Work Environment: • Dexterity for handling small parts and tools in tight spaces. • Sufficient strength for handling larger parts and tools. • Pushing, pulling, reaching above/at/below shoulder, standing stooping, crouching, bending, walking, crawling, kneeling, carrying lifting 10-100 lbs. • Visually inspects vehicles and parts; adequate hearing. • Able to work utilizing safety glasses, steel-toed work shoes, uniform and hearing protection. • Able to climb steps and ladders. • Work performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. • Subjected to loud noises, vibrations, hard working surfaces, lubricants and chemicals, fumes, dirt and inherent hazards of mechanic work. • Long hours in and out of town if needed We would like to thank all applicants; however, please note that only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.