Heavy equipment mechanic

Employer Name: Mount Washington Alpine Resort
Position: Heavy equipment mechanic
No. of vacancies: 1
Salary: $30.00 to $38.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Full-time
Location: Courtenay, BC V9N 5N3

Mount Washington Alpine Resort, located in Courtenay, BC V9N 5N3. The company is actively seeking applicants for the role of Heavy equipment mechanic. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be required to commence work at the earliest opportunity. It will be Permanent employment or a full-time job. The assigned Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend and Overtime may include shift timings.

Also hiring: Construction labourer and helper

Job Description

• The candidate must instruct apprentices.
• The candidate must troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• The candidate must diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
• The candidate must order parts and maintain inventory.
• The candidate must adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• The candidate must keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• The candidate must have welding experience.
• The candidate must test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that work meets manufacturers’ specifications.
• The candidate must attach components and adjust new farm equipment.
• The candidate must clean, lubricate, and perform other maintenance work.
• The candidate must perform repair work on heavy trucks.
• The candidate must service attachments and working tools.
• The candidate must verify and repair emission control systems.
• The candidate must assist process and machine operators in mineral ore and metal processing.
• The candidate must perform other routine maintenance.
• The candidate must perform snow maintenance operations, including handling snowmaking and snow removal equipment.

Job Requirements

• The candidate should be fluent in the English language.
• The candidate must have a certificate or diploma in other trades or equivalent experience as a heavy equipment maintenance technician.
• A candidate with experience is an asset.
• The candidate must supervise heavy-duty equipment mechanics and automotive technicians/motor vehicle mechanics.
• The candidate must be able to handle a weight of up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
• The candidate should be accurate.
• The candidate should be dependable.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate should be organized and flexible.
• The candidate should have good judgmental skills.
• The candidate should be reliable.
• The candidate should be a good team player.

Work site environment

• The candidate must repair heavy equipment.

Work setting

• The candidate should be willing to relocate and be ready to move to a new city/different city for a job.
• The candidate’s relocation costs should not be covered by the employer; if the company does not provide a relocation package, you may request an advance on your earnings to cover some of your moving expenses.
• The candidate must work in a ski centre/resort or resort.

• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• There is no access to public transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
• The candidate must have excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The candidate should be required to handle heavy loads as part of routine work.
• The candidate must be able to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity.
• The candidate must be able to recognize similarities and differences between sounds.
• The candidate must be willing to work in a standing position for extended periods.

Benefits

• The employer will provide Health, Financial and other applicable benefits to the selected candidate.
• Under Health benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Dental plan, Disability benefits, a Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, and Vision care benefits.
• Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP).
• In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive free parking at no additional cost on the property. The candidate will also have the option of a variable or compressed work week, allowing them to complete their weekly hours in a period other than five full days.

How to Apply

To submit your application, please use the given options if you are interested in applying.

By email

hr@mountwashington.ca

Note

Please include the following while sending the application

• Job reference number- 1160
• Cover letter
• References attesting experience
• Proof of the requested certifications