Heavy Duty Mechanic - NIGHT SHIFT

RailWorks•Abbotsford, BC

22d•CA$37 - CA$47•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Equipment Manager/Shop Foreman, the Mechanic performs duties and tasks related to the preventative and corrective maintenance of specialized railway construction equipment and other related construction equipment and vehicles. Working hours during the probation period will be straight day shift; once the probation period ends, the working hours will change based on business needs. These positions are not for day shift only. Candidates must live in the Abbottsford, B.C. area or be willing to relocate before starting the position.

Requirements

Level 3 Apprentice to red seal Mechanic
Previous field service experience
Related railway experience and/or related heavy-duty asset
Own tools required
Class 5 or higher driver's license

Nice To Haves

Class 5 or higher driver's license

Responsibilities

Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic)
Work from blueprints, service manuals and schematic drawings
Conduct inspections and tests, repair or replace parts with limited resources in remote locations outdoors in all types of weather conditions
Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
Use of cutting torches and welder to perform various fabrication tasks, comfortable using both stick and mig welding applications
Use various hand and power hand tools
Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments
Diagnose equipment problems and take corrective action in order to minimize the impact on crew production
Adapts to new methods, processes, material and equipment
Prepare and submit equipment maintenance records, time sheets, etc.
Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment
Ensures cleanliness and organization of shop, maintenance of shop tools and equipment, loading/unloading and storage of equipment, etc.
Working on heavy duty equipment such as Excavators and Backhoes
Assists other Heavy Duty Mechanics when needed