Heavy Truck Mechanic

For more than 30 years, Oakridge Landscape Contractors has been dedicated to creating beautiful landscapes for clients in Southern Ontario. Our award-winning services have made us a leader in our industry and our talented team helps us achieve excellence in our work.

 
PAY:

• $36- $41 per hour, depending on experience/certification.
• Benefits after 3 months. 
• Company matching RRSP after one year of employment. 

 
JOB DUTIES:

• Take immediate action to rectify any hazardous conditions and report to management
• Ensure that all of the tools you work with are in good and safe operating condition.
• Never allow vehicles or equipment to leave the shop unless they are safe for operating
• Have red tags available (see red tag policy) when tools and equipment need repair or are faulty
• Ensure that the shop is left in a clean and safe condition at the end of everyday
• Keep tool neat and orderly and safe from theft and misplacement
• Once per month inspect the shop fire extinguisher and mark on the tag initials and date

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 310T Truck License (required). Will consider 5 years of truck experience without certification.
• Experience working on general construction equipment is an asset.
• Drivers License Class "G" or better.
• Be knowledgeable about gasoline engines and vehicles.
• Be knowledgeable on diesel vehicles and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance (semi-annual inspections).
• General truck, trailer, equipment repairs.

 
ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Recognize and follow occupational hazards and standard safety precautions. 
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more.
• Able to work efficiently with little supervision.

 
GENERAL:

• The Mechanic will report to the EYM.
• Day shift position.

  Tags : Mechanic, Heavy Truck 

Oakridge Landscape Contractors has specialized in landscape applications for industrial, commercial, institutional, parks, heritage sites, and highway road infrastructure restoration for more than 30 years. Our extensive landscape construction knowledge and installation abilities combined with our team, sub-trade relationships, and central location allow our company to complete both large and small scale successfully. We won 9 Landscape Ontario awards in 2021 for our residential and commercial projects.