Posted 25 months ago
Construction Equipment Mechanic
@ American Iron and Metal
Laval, Quebec
Overview
Delsan, a demolition sector leader, is hiring a construction equipment mechanic to diagnose and repair its fleet of excavators and loaders under the Maintenance Manager. The work covers hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults, welding, preventive maintenance and parts ordering, with alternating day and evening shifts and a class 5 licence required. Benefits include group insurance, RRSP matching and paid leave after three months.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic failures
- Repair fleet machines using manuals and drawings
- Order spare parts from catalogues
- Perform basic welding
- Carry out preventive maintenance
Requirements summary:
- DEP in construction machinery mechanics or equivalent
- Minimum three years as a construction mechanic
- Valid class 5 driver's licence
- Complete toolbox, imperial and metric
- Works independently and solves problems proactively
- Available for alternating day and evening shifts
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2024-10-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Construction machinery mechanics, Electricity, Hydraulics, Diesel engines, Transmissions |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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American Iron and Metal
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Full company description
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. With the growth and support of our 4,000+ valued employees, we have evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint and over 125 sites worldwide. The primary reason? An effective and thorough development strategy. Today, AIM’s operations are headed by its founder’s successors: Herbert, Ronald, and Ricky Black, who have vowed to uphold the company’s long-established standards for quality. From its humble Canadian origins, we have grown to become a sophisticated leader in ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling (AIM Recycling), decommissioning & demolition (Delsan AIM), auto-parts sales & recycling (AIM Kenny U-Pull), manufacturing of solder assemblies (AIM Global Solder Solutions), construction waste recycling (AIM Eco-Centre), and production of customized industrial & mining products (AIM Minesource).
- LinkedIn followers
- 94,252
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 985
- Reported office locations
- 9100 Boul Henri-Bourassa E, Montréal, QC H1E 2S4, CA
- 75 Steel City Crt, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 3Y2, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Environmental Consulting
- Mining
- Waste Management
- Logistics
- Recycling
- Precious Metals
- Automotive
- Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- American Iron and Metal
- American Iron & Metal (AIM)
- Specialties
- Ferrous Scrap Recycling
- Aluminum Recycling
- Copper Recycling
- and Nickel Chrome Based Metal Recycling
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned, Canada-based company founded in 1936. Since that day, AIM has grown to be recognized as one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. With the growth and support of our 4,000+ valued employees, we have evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with a global footprint and over 125…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Utilities |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montréal, QC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1936 |
| Specialties | Ferrous Scrap RecyclingAluminum RecyclingCopper Recyclingand Nickel Chrome Based Metal Recycling |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 280 |
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Company Description
Delsan, a recognized leader in the demolition sector, is currently looking for a construction equipment mechanic to strengthen its technical team. Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, you will play a crucial role in the diagnosis and repair of our fleet of machines, thus ensuring their optimal operation.
We have a diversified and specialized fleet to meet all the requirements of demolition:
- Liebherr high-span excavators, increasing our ability to demolish structures.
- More than 50 machines ranging from 20 to 150 tons, including brands such as John Deere, Caterpillar, Liebherr, and others.
- Several hundred hydraulic and mechanical couplers, including shears, hammers, hydraulic and mechanical grabs, hydraulic sprayers, buckets, grabs, and magnets.
- For smaller jobs, we have excavators from 0.8T to 15T, including brands such as John Deere, Caterpillar, Kubota, Takeuchi, BROKK remote control excavators, as well as various wheel loader models.
Job Description
- Diagnose common mechanical failures (hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic) by planning and executing efficient work procedures.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and repair manuals to resolve faults, with the option to request technical support if needed.
- Identify spare parts using catalogs and prepare required orders.
- Maintain an orderly and secure work environment.
- Perform basic welding tasks.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Perform all other related tasks as required by operational requirements.
Qualifications
- Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in construction machinery mechanics or equivalent training, with skills in electricity, hydraulics, diesel engines, transmissions and welding.
- Minimum of three years' experience as a construction mechanic, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid class 5 driver's license (mandatory).
- Possession of a complete toolbox (imperial and metric systems).
- Proven ability to work independently and proactively solve problems.
- Versatility, rigor and attention to detail.
- Sense of initiative and autonomy in task management.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanics and new technologies.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Availability to work alternately day and evening.
Additional Information
- Group insurance after 3 months of seniority.
- RRSP plan with employer participation after 3 months of seniority.
- Four paid days per year for personal or sick leave.
- Annual allowance for the purchase of safety boots.
- Work clothes provided by the employer.
- Group insurance including drugs, dental care, long-term disability, critical illness, health care, telemedicine, employee assistance program (EAP) and other benefits.
- A clean, healthy and safe working environment.
If you are a mechanical professional with a passion for technical challenges and want to grow within a leading company in the field of demolition, we invite you to submit your application
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