Heavy Duty Mechanic

at  Colas

Subsidiary: Colas Western Canada Inc.
Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.
Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.
Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.
Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs skilled labor to diagnose, evaluate, repair and maintain equipment and assets using a variety of hand, power tools, and computer systems. This position can be located in Terrace or Kitimat, BC

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum four (4) years experience working within a shop environment
• Minimum two (2) years experience working as a mechanic on construction equipment
• Minimum two (2) years of field experience
• Red Seal Certification. 4th year apprentice mechanic may apply.
• Must be able to enter and work in LNG sites and Port of Prince Rupert
• Can work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills in troubleshooting equipment software
• Must be a strong team player, with strong customer service orientation
• Ability to travel the region to support other locations (i.e. Prince Rupert or Smithers) as needed

MUST BE ABLE TO MEET ALL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING.

We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted

• Complete work as directed by Shop Foreman/Lead Head.
• Perform a variety of tasks involving manual labor in heavy/highway construction and construction material plants.
• Maintain wide range of equipment and troubleshoot malfunction from a mechanical, electric and electronic standpoint.
• Operates several types of construction equipment, in order to evaluate condition.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Load and unload trucks and haul and hoist materials.
• Operates metal cutting, machining, and welding (oxyacetylene, electric, and arc welding) equipment in the repair of mechanical equipment and fabrication of tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Welds, brazes, solders, and cuts steel, copper, cast aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel, and other metals and alloys and does emergency on-site or schedules shop repair and metal work.
• Designs, fashions, and forges new tools, iron work, and metal parts; modifies existing equipment for special purposes.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
• Attend Safety Meetings and meet training goals for job role and advancement