Heavy Duty Mechanic ($5000 Sign On Bonus)

Benefits:

Benefits may include

$5,000 signing bonus

Relocation assistance of up to $10,000

Annual retention bonus of up to $6,000

Healthy Lifestyle Account of up to $1,000

Comprehensive extended health benefits

Dental coverage

Optical coverage

Retirement savings program

Participation in two annual bonus programs

Sickness and accident coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Basic group life insurance coverage

Eligibility for bonuses, relocation assistance and benefits is subject to the applicable EVR policy or collective agreement.

Job Duties

The Heavy Duty Mechanic will perform some or all of the following duties:

Participate in and comply with EVR’s health and safety programs, procedures and policies

Perform routine preventative maintenance and major equipment repairs

Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and electronic equipment problems

Repair major equipment breakdowns

Disassemble, inspect, repair and reassemble engines, transmissions and other major components

Diagnose and repair cooling, fuel, exhaust, braking, clutch, differential, hydraulic, electrical and lubrication systems

Diagnose, maintain and repair mobile off-road mining equipment

Maintain and repair haul trucks, graders, bulldozers, excavators, shovels, loaders and other heavy equipment

Prepare maintenance reports and service records

Recommend practical and innovative repair solutions

Apply industry best practices when maintaining and repairing equipment

Work with equipment manufactured by CAT, Komatsu, P&H, Hitachi, John Deere, LeTourneau, Volvo, Marion and other manufacturers

Work independently and collaboratively as part of a maintenance team

Employment Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following requirements

Canadian Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement as a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician, an equivalent recognized trade certification, or sufficient documented training and work experience to be eligible to challenge the applicable Canadian trade certification examination

A valid driver’s licence

Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Willingness and ability to relocate to, or reside within reliable commuting distance of, Sparwood or Elkford, British Columbia

Previous experience maintaining or repairing mobile mining equipment is considered an asset.

Pre-employment Requirements

Successful candidates must satisfy EVR’s pre-employment requirements, which may include:

Verification of employment references

Verification of trade qualifications and work experience

A pre-employment drug screening

Confirmation of a valid driver’s licence

Any additional requirements applicable to the assigned operation