Heavy Equipment/310t Mechanic

Job Title: Heavy Equipment/310T Mechanic

Reports to: Equipment Manager

Name of Company: Taggart Construction Limited

Location: 3187 Albion Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V 8Y3

Date Prepared: April 5, 2023

Work Description

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the timely delivery of mechanical repairs on the equipment used for all Taggart Construction projects. Repairs must be recorded and processed in a way that coincides with the shop practices and must be carried out in a manner that is compliance with the Health and Safety policy. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality approach to all employees, customers, subcontractors, managers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Taggart vision, mission, and must comply with all company policies and procedures. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic in coordination with the Equipment Manager is responsible for designing and carrying out policies and procedures that support the strategy and delivery of that particular job and all repair projects Taggart Construction is engaged in.

Major Responsibilities:

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

• Diagnose, repair and maintain a variety of heavy duty equipment and vehicles.
• Preventative maintenance on all equipment.

Statement of Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Interest in mechanics.
• Good senses (touch, smell, etc.) to diagnose a problem.
• Problem solving skills.
• Detailed focus "attention to detail".
• Physical strength and stamina to lift heavy machinery and work in cramped or awkward position.
• Openness to learn new technologies and techniques.
• 3 years' experience in heavy equipment/truck repair and maintenance.
• Journeyman certification as either a Truck or Coach Technician (310T) or Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic (421A) is preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of construction/heavy equipment.
• Must have the ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• A valid driver's license is required. Experience with equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, graders, tractors, off-road haulers and earth movers.

Work Environment:

• Difficult weather conditions, may require working outdoors and on site.
• Working on hard floors and below heavy equipment.
• Travel may be required.
• Manual dexterity required.
• Overtime as required.

Physical/Sensory Effort:

• Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
• Sitting or Standing for long periods of time at workstation.

Application

All candidates are asked to apply via the following link: taggartgroup.bamboohr.com/jobs. Any questions regarding the position can be directed to careers@taggart.ca.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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