Heavy Duty Mechanic

Loraas Disposal South is actively looking for motivated and qualified individuals to work in our maintenance and repair shop located in Regina Sk, Canada. Loraas Disposal deploys a fleet of over 100 heavy duty trucks in need of maintenance and repair.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the principals and operation of the diesel and gasoline internal combustion engines, electrical systems for all vehicles and equipment and the ability to diagnose problems
• Observe safety precautions, and handling procedures and techniques while working with hot engines, high pressure oils, fuels, gases, and dangerous chemicals.
• Knowledge of the operating and repair characteristics of large fleet vehicles.
• Ability to read and understand complex electrical drawings, mechanical drawings, shop manuals and troubleshooting diagrams.
• Ability to work in conditions which are dirty, wet, and greasy, and be able to work outside in all types of weather.
• Ability to follow directions from repair manuals explicitly.
• Ability to work independently and to insure quality completion of a project.
• Ability to communicate to the Fleet Manager clearly so the parts necessary for a job are ordered correctly and promptly.
• Ability to provide close attention when working Ability to exert moderate/high physical effort for lifting heavy parts, tires, brake drums, etc.
• Ability to work in fatiguing or awkward positions, including considerable bending, standing and laying throughout the workday.
• Knowledge of safety aspects and standard precautions. Must be willing to comply with all safety policies.