Journeyperson, HET

McKay Metis Group•Fort McMurray, AB

3d•Onsite

About The Position

McKay Métis Contracting is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician at our client site at Fort Hills. The Heavy Equipment Technician is accountable for diagnosing, servicing, and repairing various systems on heavy equipment and trucks, including mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, and transmissions. This role involves troubleshooting malfunctions, performing routine maintenance, overhauling engines, and maintaining service logs.

Requirements

Experienced Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician
Valid Driver’s License
Trade Certificate

Nice To Haves

CVIP license

Responsibilities

Diagnose, service, and repair various systems that are found on heavy equipment and trucks such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer controlled automatic and 13 speed manual transmissions.
Troubleshoot malfunctions in the equipment and perform repairs.
Repair and service track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hard bars, track adjusters, hydraulic reversals, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions.
Perform routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; change filters and oil, and lubricate vehicles and motor driven equipment.
Service, diagnose, repair and maintain speed tandem axel with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy duty multi-axel suspensions, both conventional steel or air springs.
Overhaul engines, replace engines, and rebuild components.
Maintain service logs and records of maintenance on all heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment.
Prepare work orders and cost material estimates.
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records.
All other duties as required.