Automotive Service & RepairHeavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
Interprovincial Red Seal and/or Nunavut Heavy Duty Mechanic certification.
Class 3 driver's license with air brake endorsement.
Four years of experience operating and maintaining heavy trucks, equipment, and automotive systems, including fuel injection.
Working knowledge of mechanical trades.
Experience with welding and body work.
Precise organizational skills for records and inventory.
Skilled driving ability to operate heavy equipment when necessary.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting.
Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and/or Red Seal and driver's license must be held at the time of application.
Successful candidate must submit a criminal record check and an acceptable driver's abstract.
Responsibilities
Carry out maintenance duties, repairs, and overhauls of municipal vehicles and equipment.
Maintain shop equipment and tools.
Complete detailed work orders and records.
Provide mechanical advice to shop helpers.
Instruct and train apprentices.
Work occasional overtime as required by operational needs.
Desired Qualifications
Ability to speak and write both English and Inuktitut.
Northern work experience.
The City of Iqaluit is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our team!
Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department: Public Works
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $84, 615.76-104,066.72 per annum, 40 hour/week
Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum
Union Status: Unionized
Housing: No Subsidized Staff Housing
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.
Reporting to the Service Advisor/Garage Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Mechanic carries out a variety of maintenance duties, repairs and overhaul of municipal vehicles and equipment. In addition, the Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining shop equipment and tools, completing detailed work orders and records, providing mechanical advice to shop helper(s) and instructing/training apprentices.
This position requires occasional overtime, necessary due to operational requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Interprovincial (Red Seal) and/or Nunavut Heavy Duty Mechanic certification
Class 3 License with Airbrake Endorsement
Four years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy trucks, equipment and automotive including fuel injection
Working knowledge of mechanical trades
Experience with welding and body work
Precise organizational skills for records and inventory
Skilled driving abilities to operate heavy equipment when necessary
Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
Assets include the ability to speak and write in both English and Inuktitut, and northern experience. Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and/or Red Seal and Driver’s License are required at time of application. The successful candidate would be required to submit a Criminal Record Check, as well as an acceptable Driver’s Abstract.
Please visit our website https://www.iqaluit.ca/careers to apply or drop off your resume at City Hall.
• The City of Iqaluit embraces the intent and spirit of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit; Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive consideration under this agreement
• Only those selected to interview will be contacted