Field Mechanic Helper

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, with 49 years’ experience, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

Work for Sureway and enjoy being home with your family/friends every night!

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Schedule: 10+ Hours per day (day shift), 5 & 2, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Location: 9175 – 14 Street NW, Edmonton, AB

We Offer:

• Tool/Boot Allowance
• Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching
• Specialty Dealer Training Provided with Certification
• 38 Bay State of the Art Shop with dedicated Engine, Transmission and Machining Bays
• Specific Manufacturer Tooling with Software and Diagnostics
• Sureway is a Repair Facility, not a component exchange shop; providing our technicians with a sense of ownership

Requirements:

• Full Complement of Hand Tools
• Personal Reliable Vehicle
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support

Pre-employment:

• Drug and alcohol testing which may be swab or urine depending on site requirements
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation
• Fitness to Work Assessment

Description:

Reporting to the Field Mechanic Supervisor, the job of a Field Mechanic Helper is to assist the Field Mechanics with general maintenance and repairs on field equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

• Assisting mechanics with minor repairs and maintenance on the heavy equipment in the field.
• Responsible for cutting edges, changing hoses, providing support for field mechanics to ensure they can complete their repairs in a safe and efficient manner
• Must be mechanically inclined and have a strong ability to assess and determine what tools/materials may be required while the mechanics perform routine inspections on heavy equipment.
• Ability to identify and escalate any newly identified discrepancies with heavy equipment to supervising journeryperson and ensure they are communicated to the maintenance team.

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  A minimum of 2-5 years working in a mechanical capacity is required.
• Experience in field, working with heavy equipment is required.
• Class 5 driver’s license with air brakes (no GDL) required.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions for long hours.
• Highly motived and able to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Committed to providing high quality services while demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
• Must be flexible working various shifts and hours as required; including being available for evenings and weekends.

Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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