Heavy Duty Mechanic (Shop & Field Service)

Company: Lower Nicola Site Services
Location: This position is based in Merritt, BC. Preference will be given to candidates residing in Merritt; however, candidates from surrounding communities, including Kamloops, will be considered provided they can reliably commute to and from work. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Wage Range: $48.00 - $52.00/hour, some overtime may be required

About Lower Nicola Site Services

Lower Nicola Site Services (LNSS), part of the Infracon Group of Companies,is a full-service civil construction and industrial services group operating throughout Western Canada. Our teams support infrastructure, earthworks, mining, industrial, and construction projects with a commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

As our operations continue to grow, we are seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics to join our maintenance team in Merritt, BC. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy equipment, commercial vehicles, and support equipment critical to our construction operations.

Position Summary

The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, maintaining, repairing, and overhauling a wide variety of heavy construction equipment, commercial vehicles, trailers, and support equipment.

We are seeking qualified mechanics with expertise in either heavy construction equipment or highway truck and transport repair. Depending on experience and operational requirements, successful candidates may be assigned a primary focus on either off-road construction equipment or highway vehicles and trailers.





Based primarily out of our Merritt shop, this role also provides field service support at active project sites and responds to equipment breakdowns as required. Field work requirements will vary depending on operational needs and project demands. A company service truck will be provided to support field repair and breakdown response activities.

The successful candidate will understand the importance of equipment reliability, preventative maintenance, safe work practices, and minimizing operational downtime while contributing to the secure and efficient operation of a diverse fleet of construction equipment, trucks, trailers, and support vehicles.

Our fleet includes:

- Excavators
- Graders
- Dozers
- Wheel Loaders
- Rock Trucks
- Highway Tractors
- Dump Trucks
- Water Trucks
- Lowbeds and Equipment Haulers
- Service Trucks
- Pick-Up Trucks
- Light Vehicles and Light Plants
- Other construction support equipment

Across the Infracon Group of Companies; Lower Nicola Site Services, Infracon, and Minex, our fleet consists of approximately 430 pieces of equipment, heavy trucks, trailers, light vehicles, and support equipment, providing mechanics with exposure to a diverse and challenging range of assets. We are seeking candidates who take pride in producing quality work, solving complex mechanical problems,



and contributing to a safe and productive operation.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Repairs

- Inspect, diagnose, service, repair, and overhaul heavy construction equipment, highway trucks, trailers, and support vehicles.
- Perform preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing programs.
- Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Diagnose and repair diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrains, suspension systems, steering systems, braking systems, and cooling systems.
- Repair and maintain fuel injection systems, engine control systems, lubrication systems, exhaust systems, and air-conditioning systems.
- Complete major component repairs, engine overhauls, equipment rebuilds, and machinery alignments as required.
- Fabricate, construct, install, modify, and repair equipment and machinery components.
- Perform daily inspections and safety checks on company equipment.
- Identify developing equipment issues before failures occur.
- Ensure equipment is mechanically sound and safe before returning it to service.
- Complete field repairs and breakdown response work at project sites when required.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, and repair documentation.

Operational Support

- Work closely with operations personnel, supervisors, and equipment management teams to prioritize repairs and maintenance activities.
- Demonstrate continuous efforts to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, increase efficiency, and streamline maintenance processes.
- Represent LNSS, its clients, and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.

📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic (Merritt)
🏢 Infracon Construction
📍 Merritt