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Due to growth, ALPA Equipment Ltd. is currently seeking a dynamic, motivated and driven individual to join our service team!

This posting is for a Shop Mechanic/ Field Technician at our Truro, NS location.

Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Field Technician/Shop Mechanic will be responsible to troubleshoot and repair forestry and construction equipment, working both at the company shop and at various locations or work sites.

Specific Responsibilities

• Work at company shop and travel to work sites to perform maintenance or repairs to equipment
• Diagnose, trouble shoot and repair forestry and construction equipment with the use of electronic diagnostic tools and calibration devices.
• Test parts and systems to ensure that they are working properly
• Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined
• Test and lubricate the vehicle’s engine and other major components
• Perform basic care and maintenance, including oil changes, tune ups, etc.
• Use testing equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Repair or replace worn parts
• Disassemble and reassemble parts
• Make recommendations on future repair or maintenance requirements

Requirements

Education, experience, and skills required

• High School Diploma and completion of or enrolled in a mechanic journeyman certification program
• Computer skills
• Other combinations of work/education equivalence may be considered.
• Sound mechanical knowledge
• Millwright experience would be an asset.
• Ability to work in an environment of changing priorities.
• Ability to work 40 + hours per week.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive base salary, extended health and dental coverage, doctors online, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, employee and family assistance program and a company pension plan.

Interested candidates can send their resume to RH-HR@alpaequipment.com or call Carole Landry at 506-826-6366.

Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.