HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC
Reports to: Chief Mechanic
Heavy Duty Mechanics work as part of a team with the Grooming and Snow Removal Manager, Graveyard Snow Removal Supervisor and Grooming Supervisor.
MAIN DUTIES
• Perform scheduled service and maintenance on snowcats, plow trucks, loaders, graders, pick ups and other heavy construction equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Test and repair hydraulic and hydrostatic systems
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
• Service attachments and working tools such as snowcats, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms; weld and fabricate attachments as required
• May perform repair work on heavy trucks
• May attach components and adjust new snow grooming equipment
• Perform field service in adverse weather conditions
• Operate snow removal equipment to maintain clear roads and parking areas
• Complete log books and service records
• Reorder parts and stock as needed
• Maintain a clean work environment
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Shift work is required, days and evenings, seven days a week
• Some shifts may be on an on call basis and contingent on snow, weather conditions and ticket sales levels
• Overtime may be required (must be approved)
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
• Completion of a 3 to 5 year apprenticeship program
Or
• A combination of over 4 years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in heavy equipment repair
• Heavy duty equipment or commercial transport trade certificate may be required
• Inter-provincial trade certification (Red Seal) preferred
• Previous experience with electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and welding skills
• Clean drivers abstract
• Class 1 or 3 drivers license with air brake endorsement
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Must supply own hand tools, weatherproof work safety boots and cold and wet weather clothing
• Some heavy lifting over 50 lbs required



