Heavy Duty or Automotive Mechanic, Foreman – Abbotsford, BC (1886632)

Heavy Duty Mechanic, Foreman Our client is a full-service equipment and maintenance supplier, serving the construction industry. They provide their customers with complete service with their equipment, which includes shop and field maintenance, erecting, dismantling, climbing and engineering. If you would like to learn more, give us a call at 1-855-733-7325 (RED)-(SEAL), text 250-410-0150 or apply online today. Image by kjpargeter on Freepik Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: $55-65 an hour Benefits: Casual dress Company car Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision care Shifts: Day, Monday-Friday 8 hour shifts. May require overtime, weekends or holiday shifts as needed. Education: Qualified Journeyman from any jurisdiction OR eligibility to challenge the journeyman/red seal examination in BC 3rd or 4th apprentice. Journeyman qualifications that would be accepted would include but not limited to Heavy-Duty Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic. Duties and Responsibilities: Diagnosis /Faultfinding of construction and material handling equipment (skid steers, generators, telehandlers, forklifts, boom lifts, etc.) Repair and maintenance of construction and material handling equipment according to EOM specifications Check for the proper operation of construction and material-handling equipment Repair or replace defective parts Clean lubricate and routine maintenance on construction and material handling equipment Perform routine scheduled Planned Maintenance (PM) services, appraisals, and Safety Inspections Complete all necessary timecards and report documentation as required Complete shop work as required by Supervisor’s direction when required Communicate repair status and requirements with customers and Supervisors alike Excel the ‘customer experience’ by being always professional Order and track all parts request to meet the customer expectation Complete jobs as assigned. Some out of town at customer site visits might be required Proactively seek opportunities to grow customer accounts while carrying out your duties Other related duties as assigned. Skills and Abilities: Several years of experience as a heavy-duty mechanic General ability to carry out diagnostics and repairs on diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, as well as reading schematics from each Strong troubleshooting skills Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills Ability to contribute positively to the team environment Willingness and desire to learn A minimum of intermediate English language skills (spoken and written) A valid driver’s license and current Driver’s abstract may be required. Provide own tools and some PPE (boots, rain gear, etc.) Abbotsford, BC is located in the Fraser Valley adjacent to the Lower Mainland with a population of approximately 133,500. Abbotsford is located in just a 12-minute drive from Mission, 25-minute drive from Chilliwack, and 40 minutes from Surrey. Abbotsford is know as the city in the country; it has all the amenities and attractions of a modern urban core-right in the middle of one of the most beautiful and bountiful agricultural areas in Canada. Abbotsford is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.