Company

Cape Breton Sand & Gravel LimitedSee more

addressAddressSydney, NS
type Form of workPermanent employment,
salary Salary$30.00 to $41.50HOUR hourly (To be negotiated)
CategoryTransportation

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Green job

The employer stated that this is a green job because the position:

  • Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
  • Involves supporting green economy sectors
  • Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Dusty
  • Noisy

Work setting

  • In shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
  • Order parts and maintain inventory
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
  • Keep maintenance reports and documentation
  • Welding experience
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Perform repair work on heavy trucks
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Verify and repair emission control systems
  • Perform other routine maintenance

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Agricultural Equipment Technician Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

  • Transportation equipment

Diesel engine repair specialization

  • Fuel injection system
  • Exhaust system
  • Cooling system
  • Air conditioning system
  • Lubrication system
  • Engine control system
  • Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
  • Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

  • Hydraulic-operated working attachments
  • Compressors
  • Pumps
  • Electric generators

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

  • Mechanical transmissions
  • Drive trains and final drives
  • Hydraulic transmissions
  • Power take-offs
  • Tracked vehicle suspensions and steering
  • Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
  • Highway vehicle tires and wheels
  • Differentials
  • Brake system

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Sound discrimination
  • Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
Refer code: 1966115. Cape Breton Sand & Gravel Limited - The previous day - 2023-12-13 17:37

Cape Breton Sand & Gravel Limited

Sydney, NS

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