Heavy Duty Mechanic Job at Lafarge Canada Inc
Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?
Overview:
Tucked between the mountains and the sea, Squamish offers a lifestyle that is unlike anywhere else. After work, Squamish residents can access some of the best biking and hiking trails on the West Coast or jump on their SUP or kiteboard while enjoying the breathtaking waters of the Howe Sound. Squamish is also known as one of the best places in the world for rock-climbing and winter brings more outdoor recreation with easy access to world renowned mountain resorts and backcountry skiing.
The Opportunity
Cardinal Concrete, a division of Holcim, is currently accepting resumes for a ticketed Heavy Duty Mechanic/Commercial Transport Mechanic. This is a skilled position which primarily involves preventative maintenance and repair of a large fleet of commercial transport vehicles including concrete mixer trucks, dump trucks, trailers, forklifts and light-duty trucks.
Cardinal Concrete, a division of Holcim, is currently accepting resumes for a ticketed Heavy Duty Mechanic/Commercial Transport Mechanic. This is a skilled position which primarily involves preventative maintenance and repair of a large fleet of commercial transport vehicles including concrete mixer trucks, dump trucks, trailers, forklifts and light-duty trucks.
Duties include:
- Road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components
- Inspect, test, diagnose, adjust, repair and replace parts and components of electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
- Perform scheduled maintenance service
- Concrete plant maintenance and repair
- Complete reports to record problems and work performed
- Estimate parts and labour costs
- Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures
- Keep accurate records of work completed, parts used and costs
Job duties may include: Front-end component repair, engine repair, 4-wheel drive, electrical and electronic systems, diesel engines, diagnostics, alignment, steering and suspension, brake systems, hydraulic systems, fuel and emission systems, ignition and electrical systems, automatic transmission, standard transmission, AC, cooling and heating systems, engine repair and overhaul, drive train components, welding, truck-trailer repair, working on heavy duty equipment (loaders, excavators).
Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge of the Hours of Service and Provincial truck driving rules and regulations.
- Knowledge and ability to inspect, test, diagnose, assess, troubleshoot, repair and replace electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems
- Ability to fabricate and weld components
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
- 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Education & Certifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- B.C. Certificate of Qualification, and/or Interprovincial Ticket as a Commercial Transport Mechanic, or Heavy Duty Mechanic Ticket
- Class 1 driver’s license or Class 3 with air required
- Province of British Columbia Commercial Vehicle Inspectors Certificate required
- Forklift Certificate and experience is an asset
- First aid certification an asset
Job Details
This is a Union position within the Collective Agreement of Teamsters Local 213 & Cardinal Concrete Ltd.
Rate of Pay:
- $36.05 (2021)
- $36.86 (2022)
- $37.60 (2023)
- $1.00/hour for a Red Seal Certification
- $1.00/hour for a tool allowance
- $0.75/hour for a Class 1 or Class 3 drivers’ license
- $0.75/hour for a Vehicle Inspection Certification
Hours: 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is completed in a large shop environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 100 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.
See more opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.
We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
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