Heavy Duty Mechanic

Description Position Overview

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you take pride in maintaining a safe, reliable, and high-performing fleet of vehicles and equipment. This hands-on role is critical to the operational success of our organization, ensuring our trucks, heavy machinery, grooming vehicles, small engines, and seasonal equipment are operating efficiently and safely. You are a skilled problem-solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and is committed to safety, quality workmanship, and team collaboration.

Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on a variety of fleet vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain and repair trucks, heavy machinery, snow grooming vehicles, snowmobiles, small engines, trailers, and specialized equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and other equipment systems.
• Repair, adjust, or replace defective components in accordance with manufacturer specifications, technical requirements, and organizational standards.
• Perform functional and operational tests following repairs to verify equipment reliability, safety, and performance.
• Assist with seasonal preparation of vehicles and equipment, including winterization, summer preparation, and operational readiness inspections.
• Operate vehicles and equipment as required for testing, diagnostics, transportation, and maintenance purposes.
• Utilize computerized diagnostic tools, testing equipment, and manual troubleshooting techniques to identify mechanical and electrical issues.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems and determine appropriate repair or maintenance solutions.
• Research manufacturer specifications, service procedures, technical information, and repair requirements as needed.
• Provide technical support and knowledge sharing to apprentices, junior team members, and other staff.
• Identify potential equipment issues and recommend preventative measures to minimize downtime and repair costs.

Shop Operations & Maintenance

• Maintain accurate service records, inspection documentation, daily work logs, and equipment maintenance history.
• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of parts, supplies, tools, fluids, and other shop resources.
• Monitor supply levels and communicate parts and material requirements to leadership.
• Assist with ordering and receiving parts, fluids, and maintenance supplies as required.
• Maintain and manage fuel, lubrication, and fluid systems, including the proper handling and disposal of waste in accordance with applicable provincial requirements.
• Properly use, maintain, and store tools, diagnostic equipment, machinery, and shop resources.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free personal and shared workspace.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all Occupational Health & Safety requirements, safe work procedures, environmental regulations, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure maintenance activities and shop practices are completed in accordance with applicable safety and environmental standards.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices at all times.
• Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and OH&S communications.
• Proactively identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and equipment concerns.
• Contribute to a positive culture of safety and accountability within the maintenance shop.
• Work collaboratively with mechanics, apprentices, the Foreman, and other operational teams to prioritize repairs and meet organizational needs.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to apprentices and junior team members.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and supportive work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
• Communicate equipment condition, maintenance requirements, repair progress, and…