About Us

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

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The Role

Our client in the heavy-duty space is looking for a Shop Heavy Duty Mechanic in a non-unionized environment in Nanaimo. This role is a daytime position with a starting time at 7 AM or 8 AM Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime for any on-call emergencies and no weekend work. Preference is given to those in the heavy-duty mechanic, commercial transport, and millwright trades. Preference is given to those holding a Red Seal certificate.

Performing assembly, disassembly and repair to hydraulic components, diesel engines, trucks, cranes, and additional transportation and mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on equipment in accordance with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications.
• Diagnosing equipment by locating sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment through checks and tests. Replace or repair defective parts in equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production breakdowns.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals to ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and warranty requirements.
• Execute routine scheduled Planned Maintenance (PM) services, appraisals, and Safety Inspections.
• Use of computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). Developing maintenance schedules for major and minor equipment as well as facility needs (PM’s)
• Maintain client relationships with professional interactions during client drop by's at the shop.

Requirements

• Comfortable working fully on-site.
• Red Seal certification in Commercial Transport, Heavy Duty Mechanic, or Millwright preferred. 3rd and 4th Class welcome.
• 3+ years of experience in a heavy-duty mechanic space, performing repairs on trucks, cranes, hydraulic systems, engines, and mobile equipment, including cranes. Welding and electrical knowledge is a strong asset.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with the technician team and fill out worksheets.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, allowing for efficient identification and resolution of equipment issues.
• Ability to work as part of a team and also be proactive and work on one's own initiative.
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Time management and priority management skills.
• Has own tools.

Compensation

• $35-$40 an hour for those without a Red Seal status.
• $45 an hour for those holding a Red Seal certification.
• RRSP matching contributions of 4%.
• 100% employee health benefits.
• Paid for long-term disability.
• An apprenticeship program is available and covered by the employer.
• Opportunities for growth.
• A stable employer with many years in the industry.
• Collaborative work environment.