Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics, Canada, Visa Sponsored

Skills Provision is searching for Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics for roles in British Columbia, Canada. The employing company require skilled, heavy-duty, engineers, at the earliest opportunity. They specialise in the servicing and repair of a wide range of equipment from skid steers to excavators. This organisation has an extensive customer base, with a strong reputation. Candidates fortunate enough to be accepted for this role will be joining an award-winning, Gold Certified, Best Managed Company in Canada. Visa sponsorship is available for international applicants.

Salary

CAD 36.44 to CAD 50.88 per hour. (Hourly rate depends on experience)


Additional Benefits

  • Medical
  • Insurance
  • Pay increases for ‘on-road’ tasks
  • Dental
  • Relocation allowance reimbursement
  • Visa Sponsorship (if required)

The Role

  • Diagnose and fault-find earth-moving/plant equipment.
  • Repair and maintain all equipment to OEM standards/requirements.
  • Carry out routine maintenance as per official guidelines.
  • Undertake planned/preventative maintenance.
  • Ensure all related documentation is up to date.
  • If required work under the supervision of a line manager.
  • Capable of providing an excellent service to all customers.
  • Professionally up-sell where opportunities arise.
  • Carry out other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

  • 7+ years of related experience.
  • Hold Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic qualification if applying from within Canada. For international applicants hold a qualification/certification in areas such as Heavy-Duty Mechanic, Heavy-Duty Technician or Diesel Mechanic.
  • General - engine, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical experience.
  • Capable of reading and understanding supporting documentation, including schematics
  • Experience with Can BUS.
  • Main brand experience such as Doosan, Caterpillar, John Deere, Hitachi, Volvo, Komatsu, JCB, Bobcat and Vermeer.
  • Hold a valid car driving license (Class 5 Canadian). International applicants will be offered support by the company in converting.
  • Physically capable.
  • Intermediate level English (written & oral).
  • Personable nature.
  • Hard-working.
  • Industrious.
  • Keen and conscientious outlook.
  • Natural interest in heavy-duty engineering.
  • International Applicants: If relocating for this opportunity personal funds will be required, further details will be explained during the interview process.

Skills Provision is an ethical international recruitment agency, as such our adverts do not discriminate with regards to age, race, gender, colour, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability and nationality.

Originally posted on Skills Provision

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