THE CITY OF IQALUIT IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Department: Public Works
Status: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $84, 615.76-104,066.72 per annum, 40 hour/week
Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum
Union Status: Unionized
Housing: No Subsidized Staff Housing
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
This employment opportunity is open to all applicants.
Reporting to the Service Advisor/Garage Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Mechanic carries out a variety of maintenance duties, repairs and overhaul of municipal vehicles and equipment. In addition, the Heavy Equipment Mechanic is responsible for maintaining shop equipment and tools, completing detailed work orders and records, providing mechanical advice to shop helper(s) and instructing/training apprentices.
This position requires occasional overtime, necessary due to operational requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interprovincial (Red Seal) and/or Nunavut Heavy Duty Mechanic certification
• Class 3 License with Airbrake Endorsement
• Four years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy trucks, equipment and automotive including fuel injection
• Working knowledge of mechanical trades
• Experience with welding and body work
• Precise organizational skills for records and inventory
• Skilled driving abilities to operate heavy equipment when necessary
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team setting
  Assets include the ability to speak and write in both English and Inuktitut, and northern experience. Equivalencies that include a combination of education and experience may be considered.

Please refer the Job description for details