heavy-duty equipment mechanic
Title posted on CareerBeacon - Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Posted on August 21, 2026 by Employer details Oceanex Inc.
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We are currently searching for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at our St. John's Terminal. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, he/she is responsible to provide maintenance to ground equipment which requires preventative maintenance, troubleshooting repairs and/or modifications.Tasks and responsibilitiesRepairs, modifies and performs preventative maintenance inspections; troubleshoots fleet and ground support equipment;Checks equipment for proper performance and inspects equipment to detect faults and malfunctions;Diagnoses source of trouble, disassembles equipment and performs necessary adjustments and repairs to ensure fleet and equipment are maintained in a safe, reliable and cost effective manner;Prepares parts and supplies list for the Clerk to order as required to repair equipment;Assumes primary responsibility for completion of project work and reliability of work performed (goods for parts);Adjusts equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools. Maintains a clean and safe work area and is responsible for shop equipment in accordance with local laws and corporate standards;Tests repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets operations' specifications. Cleans, lubricates and performs other routine maintenance work on equipment;Performs field work and other duties as assigned.QualificationsCompletion of a 3-5-year apprenticeship program;Applicable licences or vocational training;3 to 5 years of experience in vehicle maintenance.SkillsWorking knowledge of the utilization and operation of all automotive equipment and testing equipment, gauges and tools normally associated with the troubleshooting and repair of gasoline, diesel and propane automotive equipment;Possession of a complete set of hand tools including metric sizes;Ability to work under minimum supervision for extended periods of time;Lift and makeover heavy vehicle components up to 50 lbs.You are interested and believe you have the skills we are looking for? Please forward your resume and cover letter as soon as possible to: www.oceanex.com/hrOceanex Inc. is committed to equity in employment and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest but wish to advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. OCEANEX INC. is Atlantic Canada's leader in intermodal transportation and has serviced the Newfoundland market for more than 100 years. We provide door-to-door transportation service from anywhere in North America to destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador.We offer our employees a positive work environment, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits as well as an entrepreneurial environment with solid career progression based on a result driven culture. When you are a member of the Oceanex team, you enjoy a stable career where your ideas are encouraged, and skills valued.We are very proud of our strong team of 400 employees and their exceptional commitment to safety, the environment, and our customers.- Location St. John's, NL
- Work location On site
- Salary$23.87 to $55.00HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2237729
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