Heavy Duty Mechanic - Calgary

Only for registered members Calgary, Canada

6 hours ago

Full time

Job description

West Coast Reduction Ltd. - Nothing Left Behind*. At West Coast Reduction, nothing is important to us. Because when there's nothing left – that is when we've done our job. We collect food waste and by-products from food producers, like farms, restaurants, bakeries and even supermarkets, transforming them into ingredients used in animal feed, renewable energy and thousands of other products we use every day. Our efforts contribute to a sustainable local food supply and help us all live in cleaner and healthier communities. Visit our Company website at to learn more.

Based at our Calgary plant location, we are hiring a permanent, full time Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic. This role is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance servicing on commercial transport trucks. Reviewing work orders and evaluating repairs are also important tasks of the role. HD Mechanics also provide performance evaluations, mentorship, and supervision to HD Mechanical Apprentices

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Build a stable career at a reputable company with more than 500 employees

Continuous training and development available

Comprehensive compensation package provided to full-time employees including employer-paid extended health benefits

Generous RRSP matching for employee contributions after 1 year

Take a look at our About Us video here: .

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect motors in operation, road test Class 3 vehicles, and test automotive system and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults

• Diagnose faults or malfunctions on all preventative maintenance services

• Adjust, repair, or replace parts and components of commercial transport truck systems including chassis, frame, cab, body, engine and drive train, air brakes, steering, and fuel, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems using other hand tools/equipment

• Review and discuss work orders with supervisors, and signing off repairs performed

• Perform scheduled maintenance service, such as oil changes, lubrications, and tune ups

• Operate engines such as International Max Force, Paccar, Cummins, etc.

• Work with equipment such as vacuum pumps, hydraulics, and fork loaders

• Maintain a clean, tidy work site which includes daily housekeeping of shop areas

• Perform shift work based on company business needs which evolve and change in response to customer demands

• Work overtime as instructed to ensure minimal downtime of facilities

• Foster a positive team and company culture by ensuring treatment of others is respectful and aligned with company values

• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid Alberta Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Red Seal Certification

• Possession of a valid Class 3 Driver's Licence with air required

• Hold a valid Alberta Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspection License

• 3 years of experience in truck repairs or similar environment or industry an asset

• Ability to read or interpret diagrams, schematic drawings and manuals to determine work procedures

• Ability to frequently move, carry, lift, push and pull equipment up to 50 lbs without assistance and occasionally greater with assistance

• Perform repetitive motions including bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing and reaching overhead above the shoulders daily

• Adaptable to adverse conditions including confined space, heights, cold weather, odours and exposure to animal by-products

INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION VIA THE "APPLY" LINK.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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