Mechanic Diesel 527 Job Details | Purolator

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Shift: Monday to Friday: 3:30pm - 12:00am (40 hours/week)

Pay Rate: $40.19/hour ($49.06 after 4 months)

Location: 220 Joseph Zatzman Dr, Dartmouth, NS

Description

The Diesel Mechanic inspects, maintains, diagnoses, and repairs assigned on-/off-road and heavy duty equipment to ensure proper function and vehicle safety and meet quality and performance goals.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair on- / off-road and heavy duty vehicles and equipment to meet preventative maintenance schedules, ensure proper function, and meet vehicle safety and quality goals
Assist with entering data in the mechanic’s maintenance and repair database (e.g., Web Fleet Assistant (WFA))
Communicates concerns or escalates unusually complex or persistent problems to the Foreman or other manager
Responds to service calls for equipment breakdowns when no supervisor is available to assist in diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues arising from the Control Room, Dispatch, or Drivers

Additional Responsibilities

Education

Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanics license
Valid “Class 5” class driver's license with a clear driver’s abstract that meets Purolator’s insurance requirements (Class 1 preferred)
3 year of experience as a Diesel Mechanic is required.

Skills

Troubleshoot Mechanical And Collision Repairs

Service Reports and Logs Maintenance

Physical Efforts

Physical Efforts-Standing

Physical Efforts-Physical strength - Lifting/Lowering upto 70 pounds

Physical Efforts-Low Back Movements

Physical Efforts-Reaching

Physical Efforts-Manual dexterity

Mental Efforts

Mental Efforts-Attention to Details Required

Mental Efforts-Concentration on precision work

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS
Location: 527 - Dartmouth (North)
Working Conditions: Warehouse Environment

Posting Number: 69559

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