Heavy Equipment Mechanic

ABOUT US

GT Group, headquartered in Montreal Canada, provides a varied range of products and services related to Containers, Transport, Logistics and Warehousing for the international shipping community. Serving both the domestic and international sectors for over 45 years, we bring a solid and innovative approach to client satisfaction.

Our candidate bank is currently open. If you have a strong work ethic, are driven and want to be part of a team that provides growth and a collaborative environment, this opportunity is for you.

YOUR ROLE

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic performs a variety of activities designed to service, repair and maintain pieces of Company-owned heavy equipment. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains heavy equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements, such as correcting vehicle deficiencies, making adjustments and alignments, and keeping records.

Note: This Job Description may not encompass the entire scope of this role, as other duties maybe assigned by management.

Responsabilities

• Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts;
• Service, repair and maintenance of a variety of automotive equipment such as container truck lifts, reach stackers, front end loaders, cranes and other special purpose types of equipment;
• Maintain records of equipment repaired along with time spent on such equipment;
• Check bulldozers, cranes, and other heavy equipment for proper performance;
• Inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions and diagnose to determine extent of repair required;
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using appropriate tools;
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications;
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment;
• Maintain a schedule for preventative maintenance on all equipment providing for lubrication, replacement of tires and tune ups;
• Provides instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to perform equipment repair, inspection and preventive maintenance;
• Assists other mechanics with the more difficult assignments;
• Performs layout work for fabrication of parts and equipment;
• Performs other related work as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Professional diploma in heavy equipment mechanics or equivalent;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, or equivalent;
• Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification, an asset (inter-provincial seal preferred);
• Experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electronic systems;
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License required;
• Thorough knowledge of the construction, design, assembly and maintenance of a wide variety of special purpose heavy equipment;
• Considerable knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the overhaul, repair and maintenance of heavy automotive equipment;
• Considerable knowledge and a high degree of skill in diagnosis of trouble reported on the various pieces of equipment;
• Ability to keep records of repairs, time and parts used for the servicing of heavy, special purpose automotive equipment, and to make related reports;
• Skill in the use of instruments and tools employed in the checking and repair of motors and special equipment;
• Excellent mechanical aptitude, coordination and dexterity.

Physical abilities

• Regularly be required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear; and smell;
• Will frequently be required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and occasionally sit, reach with hands and arms and climb or balance;
• Must be capable of heavy lifting and moving parts up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis;
• Must able to work on your feet (stand or walk) for entire assigned work shift;
• Driving motor vehicles and heavy equipment is occasionally required;
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate equipment;
• Specific visual abilities required of this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud;
• Work is performed outdoors and occasionally around hazardous machinery;
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high temperature, fumes, and toxic or caustic chemicals.

BENEFITS

• Collective insurance after 90 worked days (health, life, disability, telemedicine, travel);
• Free on-site parking
• Yearly company events;
• Close-knit and friendly team;

GT GROUP is committed to equal opportunity in employment for women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and persons who are because of race or colour, in a visible minority in Canada.