The Role

We are a large forestry contractor working across the mid Vancouver Island with many pieces of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles. We are looking for a Heavy Duty Mechanic in a union workplace working out of our new Chemainus shop and with a dedicated service truck. This is a full time, 40 hours a week position, plus overtime as needed at USW 1-1937 pay rate of $54.56 per hour.

The job involves performing assembly, disassembly, and repair to hydraulic components, diesel engines, trucks, forestry equipment, and additional transportation and mobile equipment.

Responsibilities
Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
Diagnosing equipment by locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
Ensure proper operation of equipment through checks and tests. Replace or repair defective parts in equipment.
Troubleshoot and resolve production breakdowns.
Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
Execute routine scheduled Planned Maintenance (PM) services, appraisals, and Safety Inspections.




Use of computerized maintenance software (our shop uses MaintainX).

Requirements
Comfortable working on-site and in the bush with a dedicated service truck.
Red Seal certification in Heavy Duty Mechanic.
3+ years of experience in a heavy-duty mechanic space, performing repairs on trucks, forestry equipment, hydraulic systems, engines, and mobile equipment. Welding and electrical knowledge is a strong asset.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with the technician team and fill out worksheets.
Robust troubleshooting skills, allowing for efficient identification and resolution of equipment issues.
Ability to work as part of a team and be proactive and work on one's own initiative.
Ability to multitask in a dynamic setting and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
Time management and priority management skills.

Compensation
Base pay rate $54.56 an hour plus overtime
Pension
100% employer paid health benefits.
Paid for long-term disability.
Opportunities for growth.
A stable employer with many years in the industry.
Collaborative work environment.

Pay: $54.56 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic Chemainus
🏢 SDN Contracting
📍 Chemainus