Lead Hand​/Heavy Duty Mechanic

Engineering,Technical, Skilled Trades, Management & Computer positions

Lead Hand / Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Days
- Woodbridge

Permanent

• Valid 421A Heavy Duty Mechanic certification or 310T certification
• Valid Class G license
• Ozone Depletion Card an asset
• Cat and/or Komatsu experience an asset
• 5 yrs+ experience as a licensed heavy duty mechanic
• Experience working on construction equipment a MUST
• Experience working on fleet trucks an asset
• Solid understanding of heavy equipment diagnostics across engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drive trains
• Proficient at diagnosing electrical and mechanical issues for a variety of heavy equipment using appropriate tools for troubleshooting and inspecting equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Experience leading, supervising, or mentoring other mechanics in a shop environment

• Hands-on repair work as well as Lead Hand role directing, mentoring and supporting a team of HD Mechanics in shop
• Diagnose and repair heavy duty construction equipment (bulldozers, excavators, cranes, graders, loaders, dump trucks) and trucks
• Performing scheduled maintenance and using computerized diagnostic tools to isolate faults; includes working on engines, transmissions, hydraulic and electrical systems, drive trains
• Component overhaul - rebuilding or replacing major assemblies like engines, transmissions, differentials, final drives, and turbochargers
• Perform scheduled maintenance services such as oil changes
• Road test motor vehicles and test automotive systems and components using computerized diagnostic and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate faults
• Coach, mentor, and train employees within the shop; oversee daily workflow of shop's Mechanics - assigning and prioritizing work, providing hands-on diagnostic guidance, mentoring apprentices and junior mechanics, and ensuring repairs are completed safely, correctly and on schedule