Heavy Equipment Mechanic
On-site · Hardwood Lands, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary
Maintenance role for hardwood equipment fleet: perform regular fleet maintenance on mobile equipment, maintain service records, manage inventory of parts/materials, keep a clean organized workspace, and assist with other duties as assigned. Requires Red Seal or equivalent certification and post-secondary mechanic training; must troubleshoot equipment (loaders, forklifts, grader, excavator, dump trucks), perform complete repairs/overhauls, and operate with strong safety practices; ability to work under pressure, communicate effectively with customers and team, and work flexible hours/overtime as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Grade XII or equivalent Red seal certificate required
- Post-secondary training as a Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Able to work under pressure and troubleshoot equipment including: Loaders, Forklifts, Grader, Excavator, Dump trucks
- May be called upon to assist in troubleshooting/repair of plant equipment as well
- Able to perform complete repair and overhaul
- Diesel Experience an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong sense of safety
- Ability to work without supervision and to get along well with others
- Good organizational skills
- Familiarity with computers is an asset
- Appreciation and knowledge of production environment
- You are customer focused and understand how to prioritize and multi-task with a sense of urgency when required
- Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required to accommodate equipment down times
- You have a strong knowledge and practice of safe work habits and procedures at all times
- You are exceptional with machining and precision measurement skills
- You are a team player and use your interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with your customers and your team.
Desired Qualifications
- Red Seal certificate
- Post-secondary training as a Mechanic or Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Ability to work without supervision
- Customer-focused and able to prioritize and multitask
- Familiarity with computers
- Appreciation and knowledge of production environment
- Strong safety mindset
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Machining and precision measurement skills
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