Westcon Equipment & Rentals jobs

Do you have mechanical knowledge and experience with heavy duty construction machinery?

Have you worked with scissor lifts, boom lifts, pavers, telehandlers and skid steers?

Are you interested in building your experience working in the shop and field for a JCB Service Dealer that has been rated #1 in Canada and #2 in all of North America?

We sure hope so, as we are looking for someone just like YOU for our Heavy Duty Mechanic position!

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic at Westcon Equipment and Rentals Ltd, you'll use your skills to perform maintenance and repairs on customer-owned and company-owned equipment with limited or no supervision in a highly skilled, safe, and professional manner. Our mechanics regularly work on excavators, backhoes, loaders, telehandlers, aerial lifts and related construction equipment.

Job Duties

• Inspect, repair and adjust various make and models of Lift equipment (JLG, Genie, JCB, etc.)
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Diagnose defects in heavy duty equipment
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment on the road/field and in the shop when required
• Perform inspections on units
• Operate automotive servicing equipment, e.g. A/C recycler, etc.
• Installation of new and added-on equipment
• Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Accurate completion of work orders and time cards
• Repair cooling, and lubrication systems
• Repair mechanical transmissions, drive-trains and final drives
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Instruct apprentices
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
• Other mechanical repair work as required

Requirements

• RED SEAL PREFERRED
• Appropriate credentials and certifications
• Several years’ experience as a Mechanic
• Possess a valid drivers’ license and abstract
• Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics and electrical, including schematics and diagnostics
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment
• Experience with routine maintenance operations
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure / strong attention to detail
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Computer literate

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Heavy Duty Mechanic: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian Driver's License (required)

Work Location: In person