Job Type: Full Time

Kelly Panteluk Construction Ltd. located at 98 Panteluk Street, Estevan, Saskatchewan, S4A 2A3 and 2 Cheviot Road, Clavet, Saskatchewan S0K 0Y0, has three (3) full time and permanent Heavy-Duty Mechanics positions.  

 

The applicants will be working at both locations (the permanent office and maintenance facilities) in Estevan and Clavet, Saskatchewan with periods of traveling working at various project locations.

 

We are a Heavy Civil Construction Company, operating a heavy construction fleet in the completion of large civil construction projects. We specialize in large technical projects that involve challenging soil conditions and intricate earth structures. Our areas of expertise include transportation, mine developments & tailing management, municipal infrastructures, water control and civil works in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. See our website: https://kpcldirtmovers.com.  

 

Duties

 

·      Regular inspections and checks on heavy-duty equipment such as excavators, graders, scrapers, haul trucks, dozers, heavy trucks and trailers and other heavy-duty construction equipment.

·      Reading electrical and hydraulic schematics.

·      Troubleshoot and diagnose malfunctioning and faulty components or parts using testing and computerized equipment.

·      Perform routine, scheduled, planned maintenance services on electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems, cleaning and lubricating.

·      Perform cost-effective repairs and maintenance on heavy duty equipment including trucks, light vehicles and trailers.

·      Test repaired equipment and ensure compliance to OEM (Original Manufacturer Specifications).

·      Detailed recordkeeping of complete work orders and repairs, plan work schedules.

·      Communicate with maintenance management regarding ordering of parts, concerns and issues regarding equipment.

·      Mentor apprentices and work as a team member sharing knowledge and skills.

·      Adhere to the Company’s Health and Safety policies and environmental program.

·      Must be able to speak, write and read English as this is the language used in the workplace.

·      Must be willing to travel between both locations (Estevan and Clavet) as well as various other project locations in the province.

 

Education 

 

·      A relevant Journeyman qualification as Mechanic/Diesel Mechanic/Heavy-Duty Mechanic from any jurisdiction OR enough work experience to challenge the Red Seal as a Heavy-Duty Mechanic 

·      Experience in CAT SIS will be an asset

·      Basic knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office 365 will be an asset

Wages

 

·      $40 – $55 per hour (depending on experience)

·      Working 40 regular hours per week 

·      Over-time required / paid after 80 hours bi-weekly @ 1.5 per hour

·      15 days’ vacation days, / 5.77% paid as a percentage of regular and overtime earnings each bi-weekly pay period

 

Benefits

 

·      Statutory Holiday Pay at a rate of 4% of regular earnings

·      After three months of consecutive full-time employment, applicant will be invited to join the cost-sharing benefits program

·      Single occupancy accommodation is available on a temporary basis at KPCL’s work camps while getting settled

·      Life Insurance, vision, disability, medical and extended health plan benefits

·      Applicant will need to use their own transportation to get to/from work.  Travelling between the work locations and various project locations, the Company will either provide a Company vehicle or pay travel units @ $30.00 per hour

 

How to Apply

 

Please send the following to kpclcareers@gmail.com

 

1.    Cover Letter

2.    Resume

3.    3 written references attesting your work experience

4.    A short description of the major risks in an earth moving equipment environment.

5.    Answer the following technical questions:

a.    Describe the steps to do troubleshooting on a faulty mechanical system?

b.    Describe the process of diagnosing a faulty fuel injection system in a heavy-duty diesel engine?

c.     What are the common causes of engine overheating in a heavy-duty engine?

 

Only applications that complies with the above 5 requirements will be considered