Heavy Duty Emergency Vehicle Technician Mechanic

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Location

Canadian Base Operators Inc.
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Workplace

On site

Job Description

About the role

Acden Base Operators Firebag team is growing!

Heavy Duty Mechanic EVT

This is a fly in fly out opportunity located in Fort Mackay at the Firebag River Airport.

Responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining emergency vehicles, heavy equipment, and Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) trucks. Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel engine systems. Experience with Work Order Systems to document repairs, track maintenance schedules and maintain accurate service records. Must be able to work closely with vendors and suppliers to source parts, coordinate repairs and manage warranties.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on light vehicles, Heavy Trucks and equipment.
  • Diagnose and repair critical equipment required for airport operations.
  • Minor modification and small projects as required.
  • Interprets technical manuals, work orders, and writes service reports.
  • Secondary duties, as required, may include but not limited to: conducting environmental, safety and quality checks, general housekeeping in support of a healthy and safe workplace and taking proactive and corrective measures in these areas.
  • Responds to site preservation emergencies and environmental emergencies, other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Performs physically demanding duties such as heavy lifting, working underneath trucks, working in cramped or awkward positions, climbing on/off units & trailers, getting in/out of units, working long hours if required.
  • Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician or equivalent.
  • 3-5 years of experience.
  • Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification.
  • Class 1 or Class 3 with Q endorsement would be an asset.
  • Proficient knowledge and understanding of diagnosing electrical, and hydraulic issues.
  • Service truck/Field experience would be an asset.
  • Must be organized, and have basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to work with little supervision.
  • Must be positive, safety focused, and demonstrate a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes.
  • Must have strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be familiar safety regulations and safe work practices.
  • Must be able to work a modified work schedule.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
  • Must be willing and able to travel.
  • Due to many mandatory vaccination requirements at client projects / facilities, in order to provide substantial employment by ensuring compliance with our clients' mandates, the successful candidate may be required to validate full vaccination prior to hire.

Benefits

  • Flexible Rotations (14/14)
  • Flights provided from (Calgary, Edmonton)
  • Camp Accommodation
  • Overtime eligible
  • Pension
  • Benefit’s
  • Shop environment

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Canadian Base Operators Inc.

Canadian Base Operators Inc.

Fly-in fly-out Heavy Duty Mechanic EVT role at Fort Mackay’s Firebag River Airport, maintaining emergency vehicles, heavy equipment and ARFF trucks.

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