Town of Moosonee

Box 727, 5 First Street, Moosonee, ON P0L 1Y0
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Heavy Duty Mechanic

Take the lead on heavy equipment reliability in one of Ontario’s most unique Northern communities.

WAGE
$44.46 per hour

LOCATION
Moosonee, Ontario

PENSION
OMERS

The Town of Moosonee is seeking a licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic to take primary responsibility for the diagnosis, maintenance and repair of heavy municipal and airport equipment. This role is intended for a certified tradesperson who can work independently on diesel-powered equipment, heavy trucks, hydraulic systems and complex fleet repairs in a remote operating environment.

The Role

This is a full-time permanent position in the Public Works and Airport Operations function, normally 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with after-hours call-out and on-call duties as required. The position is within the PSAC bargaining unit and reports to the Public Works Manager, with Airport Manager assignments as required.

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnose, service and repair heavy construction equipment, heavy trucks and diesel-powered municipal and airport equipment.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of engines, transmissions, drivetrains, differentials, air-brake systems, steering, suspension, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical and electronic controls.
- Complete preventative maintenance, inspections and major component repairs to maintain fleet reliability.
- Use computerized diagnostic equipment, OEM software, service manuals and schematics to identify and correct faults.
- Maintain and repair loaders, graders, backhoes, excavators, plow/sander trucks,



snow-removal equipment, landfill equipment and related attachments.
- Perform welding, cutting and fabrication associated with heavy-equipment repair.
- Respond to breakdowns in the field and after-hours call-outs, including winter storm operations.
- Maintain accurate service records, repair histories, work orders and equipment-condition information.
- Support parts sourcing, warranty claims, lifecycle planning, repair-versus-replace decisions and technical specifications for new equipment.
- Support safe shop practices and compliance with applicable legislation, regulations and airport operational requirements.

What You Bring

Required

- Valid Ontario Certificate of Qualification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (421A) or Truck and Coach Technician (310T).
- Demonstrated experience repairing heavy diesel equipment and heavy trucks.
- Solid knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, air brakes, electrical/electronic systems and computerized diagnostics.
- Ability to read and interpret OEM service information, hydraulic/electrical schematics and technical drawings.
- Strong welding and fabrication skills for field and shop repairs.
- Valid Ontario Class G driver licence; DZ licence held or obtained within a reasonable period after hire.




- Ability to obtain and maintain required airport security clearance and a Transport Canada Restricted Area Identity Card.
- Ability to supply personal hand tools appropriate to the trade and work independently in a remote Northern environment.

Preferred / Assets

- Both 421A and 310T certifications.
- MVIS technician licence and Z endorsement.
- Experience with municipal fleets, snow-removal equipment, airport ground-support or airside equipment.
- OEM diagnostic software experience and familiarity with electronic fleet-maintenance systems.

Compensation & Benefits

- $44.46 per hour in accordance with the PSAC wage grid.
- Full-time permanent unionized position with wages paid bi-weekly.
- OMERS pension plan, subject to plan terms and eligibility.
- Health and insured benefits under the collective agreement.
- $3,500 annual travel allowance for full-time employees, prorated in the first year.
- Paid vacation under the collective agreement, plus two additional paid vacation travel days per year.
- Fourteen designated paid holidays.
- Overtime at time and one-half; on-call premium of $3.00 per hour; four-hour minimum at time and one-half when called back while on standby.
- Employer-provided/reimbursed work clothing and safety equipment in accordance with the collective agreement.

WHY THIS ROLE?

Licensed trade role | $44.46/hour under the PSAC wage grid | Heavy municipal and airport equipment | High-impact work with broad technical variety

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