Heavy Equipment Mechanic Job at Kichton Contracting Ltd

Kichton Contracting Ltd Acheson, AB

Company

Kichton Contracting Ltd (KCL) has been in business since 1963 and is based out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. KCL is classified as a medium sized civil earthworks contractor. Our work ranges from residential earthworks, commercial site development to industrial projects. Our services include grading design for all types of new commercial and industrial sites along with retrofitting existing sites to accommodate new site development.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and repair various types of heavy equipment (CAT, John Deere, Hitachi, Komatsu) in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to maximize equipment availability and performance.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and servicing of fleet vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Complete detailed reports on service and repairs at the end of each shift
  • Maintain all equipment on a continuous basis including keeping it clean and free of safety hazards.
  • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards
  • Communicate updates pertaining to maintenance, safety and/or environmental issues to supervisor on a daily basis.
  • Take oil samples and complete necessary paperwork required to process
  • Participate in daily toolbox talks and regular safety meetings
  • Promote safety awareness by ensuring compliance of corporate health and safety policies and procedures
  • Report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately

Required Qualifications:

  • Valid Journeyman Trade Certification
  • Minimum of 5 years of previous experience working as a Mechanic in Construction
  • Valid class 5 driver’s license (clean abstract) with own transportation
  • Able to pass a drug & alcohol screening
  • Valid CSTS-2020
  • Valid WHMIS 2015 certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to participate positively in an engaging culture
  • Must be able to organize and plan tasks, with an ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Must be dependable
  • Effective attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Accommodation

Kichton is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, creed, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, military service, medical condition, physical or mental disability, and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal and provincial Human Rights legislation.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • On call
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Acheson, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • mechanical: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Journeyman certificate (required)

Work Location: One location




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