We Offer- Location: Kamloops, BC
- Job Status: Full time permanent
- Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 per year for a Red Seal Mechanic
- Retirement: $3.75/hr - 100% paid by Arrow!
- Benefits: Full Benefits which include dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more... 100% paid by Arrow!
- Schedule: Flexible shift scheduling - Dayshift
- Year round work
OverviewWe are looking for a
Mobile Mechanic to join our
Portable Wood Processing division in Kamloops, BC.The Mobile Mechanic is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and performing maintenance activities for a fleet of heavy haul and bush grind trucks and equipment. This position will perform mechanical repairs and diagnostics in the field and may move trucks and/or equipment to and from job sites and repair facilities. The Mechanic ensures that all fleet assets are safe, compliant, and in optimal working condition to support continuous operations.
Responsibilities- Schedule and coordinate regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs for trucks and equipment
- Perform mechanical and electrical repairs in the field (e.g., hoses, fittings, tires, lights, batteries, and basic troubleshooting)
- Diagnose issues and coordinate more complex repairs with certified technicians or external shops
- Provide routine maintenance on tractors, trailers and mobile equipment such as excavators, graders and wheel loaders
- Check all equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- May operate mobile shop vehicle to repair vehicles in field
- May operate Class 1 vehicles to move units between job sites, shops, and yards as needed
- Assist in recovery and transport of disabled units from remote or bush locations
- Liaise with drivers, mechanics, and vendors to ensure timely service and minimal downtime
- Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, 2-way radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, dispatch, supervisors, or other drivers
- Complete electronic logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status
- Ensure that all customers, co-workers and the public are dealt with professionally and with respect
- Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations
- Perform incidental welding repairs on equipment
- Will keep track of truck and trailer downtime and let team know when a unit is OOS and when it is back in service
- Will take calls and texts from drivers on needed repairs and you will be responsible to prioritize the repairs
- From time to time we may do other repairs for other divisions and invoice through TMT
- Other duties as required
You Possess- Journeyman's certificate, Red Seal, or equivalent qualification
- Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics and electrical, including schematics and diagnostics.
- Recent experience with routine maintenance operations.
- Ability to work independently in remote/bush environments.
- Comfortable using computers and learning new software applications.
- Clean driver's abstract with no suspensions
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- At least two previous supervisory references
- Valid Class 1 Drivers license is preferred
- Previous experience coordinating fleet maintenance, or heavy equipment is an asset
- Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
- Ability to deal with people tactfully and professionally at all times
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Embody Arrow's core values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Fun!
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