Job description

Name of Employer: Urban Impact Recycling Ltd. (“Urban Impact Recycling”)

Business Address: 5 Capilano Way, New Westminster, BC V3L 5G3

Job Title: Heavy Duty Mechanic

Number of Vacancies: 3

Job Summary: We are seeking Heavy Duty Mechanics with experience in hydraulic systems to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a diverse fleet of commercial vehicles, including trucks, trailers, forklifts, and light-duty trucks. 

This position requires weekend work, please only apply if you can commit to working from Sunday to Wednesday, 4 x 10 hour shifts per week.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues, and fabricate and rebuild parts as necessary.

• Identify and troubleshoot problems with engines, transmissions, braking systems, and other components of heavy-duty equipment.

• Utilize diagnostic tools (ET) and technical manuals to pinpoint issues and develop effective repair solutions.

• Perform routine inspections and replace worn or damaged parts to prevent equipment failures and increase longevity (fleet of 10 forklifts and 4 wheel loaders).

• Perform all work in accordance with safe work practices and procedures, participate in safety inspections, audits, and hazard analysis, and comply with all safety policies and regulations.

• Install new equipment and overhaul or modify current equipment as required.

• Assist the Maintenance Manager in maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, including parts used, repairs made, and hours worked.

• Provide detailed reports on the condition of equipment, maintenance performed, and recommendations for future actions.

• Complete daily Technician reports.

• Generate and improve job plans, tasks, routes, and maintenance standards.

Wage/Salary: $45.00/hour

Benefits: Extended Medical and Dental Benefits available after 90 days; Eligibility to participate in Company Profit Sharing Program (to be determined upon Company performance); Eligible to participate in Company Performance Bonus and Workplace Wellness Incentive Programs; Pay Enhancement for obtaining Air Brake Endorsement; Health Savings Account; Paid Overtime Available; Monthly Incentive of up to $100/month for meeting carbon-reducing commute requirements (carpooling or other environmentally positive commute to work); $250 Boot Allowance, eligible after 90 days; $250/year Tool Allowance, eligible after 90 days; Eligibility to participate in Company RRSP Matching Program after 12 months of employment (up to 3% of salary matched); 40 hours of paid Sick Leave per calendar year (pro-rated in your first calendar year)

Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week

Terms of Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

Location of Work: 5 Capilano Way, New Westminster, BC V3L 5G3

Language of Work: English

Skills Requirements

Education: No Minimum Education Requirements (if possessing equivalent experience); Applicable Trade Diploma and Red Seal Certification Desirable

Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of verifiable work experience as a Heavy Duty Mechanic, including demonstrated periods of work history repairing hydraulic and electrical systems

Skills/Licensing: Must be able to use a computer, navigate computerized systems and type using a keyboard; Must be able to lift up to 45kg; the ability to push, pull, drag, and lift items up to 50 pounds, and occasionally must work at shoulder level with equipment weighing up to 25 pounds·

Contact Information:

Email: apply.urbanimpact@gmail.com

Phone: 604.273.0089

Web: www.urbanimpact.com

Mailing Address: 5 Capilano Way, New Westminster, BC V3L 5G3