310T Mechanic or Apprentice at Fowler Construction Company Limited – Barrie, Ontario

Fowler Construction is seeking a 310T Mechanic or Apprentice to perform repairs and maintenance on heavy trucks, earth moving, and related construction equipment including road graders, gasoline and diesel-powered tractors, and dump trucks.

Why work for us?

• Competitive compensation
• 100% Employer paid premiums for medical and dental benefits
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• RRSP match pension plan
• Company events and perks

Key Duties:

• Conduct yourself in a professional and mature manner.
• Receive work assignments in the form of oral and written work orders and determine the nature and extent of needed repairs.
• Repair and adjust hydraulic pumps, safety valves, and any other necessary mechanical components.
• Inspect, repair, and adjust gasoline and diesel-powered units.
• Perform incidental welding operations on equipment.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor to facilitate prompt correction or reporting.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
• Diagnose defects in heavy equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop and road calls when required.
• Operate automotive servicing equipment, e.g. A/C recycler, etc.
• Install new and added-on equipment.
• Perform electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Accurately complete work orders and timecards.
• Repair cooling, and lubrication systems.
• Install and align engines and machinery.
• Repair mechanical transmissions, drive-trains and final drives.
• Repair cable-operated working attachments, winches, compressors, pumps, electric generators, etc.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
• Instruct apprentices or receive instruction as an apprentice.
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques.
• Perform vehicle inspections as per CMVIS standards.
• Review and educate apprentice mechanics, or become familiar as an apprentice, of the safe operation of licensed vehicles as per CMVIS.
• Other mechanical repair work as required.

• Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training is preferred.
• Appropriate credentials and certifications – 310T license, or apprentice.
• Computer literate or working towards computer literacy.
• Strong organizational skills with task prioritization, use of timelines and time management techniques, and clear communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete work with attention to detail to produce a quality product.
• Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
• Must be able to stand, lift 50 lbs., carry, bend, reach.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license.

Work Conditions:

• Work in a shop environment; travel to various sites may be required.
• Safety equipment will be required such as safety boots, hearing protection and safety glasses.
• Indoor and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
• Weekend and overtime work may be required.