Heavy Duty Mechanic
Meraki acknowledges that Indigenous peoples and communities have a unique connection to the firsts, land and water and a strong desire to retain their culture, values and traditional practices.
Position Summary:
K&D Logging’s goal is to hire team members that will contribute to our shop work environments. We are seeking an individual who is mechanically inclined, self-motivated, and detail-oriented with strong initiative to take on a wide variety of tasks. These shops are very busy; someone with good attendance and work ethic is needed. The successful candidate could have the opportunity to become a certified mechanic.
Repairs and Maintenance
- Ensure all units are maintained and operational meeting the needs of K&D Logging.
- Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot breakdowns, communicate the problem to the team and work through the repair process.
- Complete and maintain our scheduled service program keeping equipment services current and up to date
- Keep on top of less important repairs to maintain K&D’s equipment maintenance standard
- Order parts through either shop parts person or Maintenance manager. Only order parts that are essential for the repair or service
- Manage and return unused or wrong parts to the shop for return.
- Maintain and manage the stock and cleanliness of your mobile service van.
- Maintain service truck tools cleanliness and stock.
- Create and maintain an up to date fix list to ensure your time between breakdowns is best utilized
- Manage for least cost for the appropriate consumables, parts, etc. that meet K&D needs and standards.
- Continually look for ways to improve.
- Complete a detailed daily time card with proper coding, hour meter reading, and detailed description of each task throughout the day.
Team Work:
- Work with the Maintenance Manager, Supervisors, and other mechanics to meet the goals and objectives of K&D.
- Communicate with operators about breakdowns problems and other mechanical needs.
Health and Safety
- Ensure you have a sound understanding of the Company’s Safety Management System recognize unsafe work conditions and modify work procedures
- Ensure you understand and adhere to all applicable safety regulations
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Journeyman or Red Seal in Heavy Duty (HD) Mechanic Trade is an asset
- 3 Years experience with similar equipment/conditions is preferred.
- Must have valid class 5 Driver’s Licence
- Possess a good work ethic
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Possess a good understanding of the logging services
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communications skills
Abilities
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, and attention to detail
- Ability to focus, plan and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects and changing priorities
- Are able to deliver results
- Computer literate
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Fast-paced environment
- Overtime
- Willing and able to perform work outdoor as required
- The ability to complete physically demanding mechanical jobs