Heavy Duty Mechanic - Off Road
Repairs and Maintenance - Fort McMurray, Alberta
Company Description:
Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.
From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.
With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.
Position Summary:
Type: Full Time
Location: Incubator Park/Yard
Schedule: 14 on / 14 off, Dayshift, 12 hour days
Compensation Details:
Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
$500 LOA – no waiting period
Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits – eligible after 3 months of continuous service
Employer paid Insurances
RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching - eligible after 3 months of continuous service
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
Other Incentives:
Progression and development opportunities
Safety Recognition
Company support for recertification of required tickets
Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
Overtime available but not guaranteed
Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site
Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work location
Role Summary:
Bouchier is looking for a Heavy Equipment Technician who is upbeat, energetic, confident, self-motivated and reliable. We require a technician who performs their tasks efficiently, to the best of their ability with a high standard of quality along with strong problem-solving skills and can work as part of a team or by alone. A technician who is well versed in all aspects of repairs to trucks, trailers and equipment from basic maintenance to engine repairs, electrical and diagnostics.
Primary Responsibilities:
Ensures all Workplace Safety, Environmental and National Safety Code Policies and Regulations are being adhered to
Read diagrams/schematics and manufacturers repair manuals for work procedures
Operate a hoist and lift device to position machinery parts in a safe manner
Inspect and examine vehicles and equipment
Lubricate, service, diagnose, repair, assemble, and maintain vehicles and equipment
D8 Dozers and down
40 Ton Rock Truck/Wiggle Wagons
966 Loaders and down
Highway Trucks and Trailers/Plow Trucks
Various other pieces of smaller equipment
Timely and accurate diagnosis and repair including computer connection/diagnosis with machine to identify fault codes
Keep abreast of changes to industry standards
Provides guidance and instruction to less experienced, or apprentice maintenance personnel
Performing hands on maintenance and repairs of all equipment
Diagnosing electrical, mechanical and hydraulic troubles
Making repairs according to the manufacturer’s specifications
Suggest positive changes to policy and procedures as required
Initiative, diligence and reliability
Provide training, mentorship and support for Apprentices as required
Qualifications & Requirements:
Must have a Journeyperson Interprovincial Red Seal Certificate as Heavy-Duty Technician or an Alberta Journeyperson
Off-Road Certificate is required.
On highway with CVIP certification is an asset.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience
Valid First Aid certificate
Able to dismantle and reassemble equipment using hoists and hand tools
Knowledge and experience operating all equipment for positioning and diagnosing purposes
Welding/cutting experience is an asset
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
Good organizational and leadership skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to work alone & get along well with others on a work team
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
CSTS and OSSA Regional Orientation or OSSA BSO (Basic Safety Orientation before December 31, 2018) or CSO (Common Safety Orientation after January 1, 2019)
All applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.
Application Instructions:
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Suitable Candidate is found. Typically our postings stay open for 2 weeks.
Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers
Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/
The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please
