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.