Heavy Duty Mechanic

Liftow Limited • Victoria, BC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician – Heavy equipment, diagnoses problems, performs repairs, and provides preventative maintenance service on material handling equipment at a customer’s site.

Requirements

• College diploma and/or completion of a trade school certification or equivalent work experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience as an auto, forklift, heavy equipment or truck and coach mechanic.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems of battery and Internal Combustion powered material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical/hydraulics and electronic/ hydraulic principles.
• Knowledge of the use of hand tools and measuring devices.
• Knowledge of the use of electrical/electronic diagnostic tools/measurements and hydraulic diagnostic equipment.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and communication skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to be flexible and work in a fast paced and changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and services on various types of material handling equipment and its components including heavy duty forklifts, yard tractors, container handlers & other mobile material handling equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance at prescribed intervals of time and repairs on various types of material handling equipment including heavy duty forklifts, yard tractors, container handlers.
• Sound knowledge of utilizing electronic manuals, use of digital voltage meters and applicable diagnostic software for repairing/servicing of material handling equipment
• Sound knowledge of electrical and hydraulic diagnostics
• Uses instruction manuals, wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics to diagnose components and system failures.
• Ensures work performed is verified and the truck returned to the customer clean and operational.
• Ensures customer work area is clean and free of debris, oil, and grease.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Be able to self-manage administration duties, and documentation of work performed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 3 weeks’ vacation
• Employer paid benefits such as: medical insurance, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance and more
• Paid sick days
• RRSP match
• Advancement opportunities
• Extensive hands-on Training program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees