Job details

Location: Sarnia, ON N7T 7H5 Whitby, ON L1N 9M3
Work location: On site
Salary: $37.00 hourly / 35 to 44 hours per week
Terms of employment, Permanent employment, Full time
Early morning, Evening, Morning, Night, Day, Weekend
Starts as soon as possible
Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
Vacancies: 5 vacancies

Overview

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

Outdoors
Dusty
Noisy

Work setting

Room and board provided
Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
Keep maintenance reports and documentation
Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
Verify and repair emission control systems
Perform other routine maintenance
Troubleshoot, maintain and repair industrial, electrical and electronic control systems and other related devices
Adjust, repair or replace electrical system parts
Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports
Repair and adjust system components
Inspect mechanical units to locate faults and malfunctions
Ensure safety procedures are followed
Repair and maintain electrical and electronic controls for propulsion and braking systems
Inspect assigned locomotives
Perform routine maintenance on locomotives
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work

Experience and specialization

Diesel engine repair specialization

Fuel injection system
Exhaust system
Cooling system
Air conditioning system
Lubrication system
Engine control system
Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

Cable-operated working attachments
Hydraulic-operated working attachments
Compressors
Pumps
Telescopic ladder
Electric generators
Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

Mechanical transmissions
Drive trains and final drives
Hydraulic transmissions
Brake system

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

Willing to travel
Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding
Attention to detail
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Hand-eye co-ordination
Handling heavy loads
Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

Accurate
Dependability
Flexibility
Judgement
Reliability
Team player
Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan

Financial benefits

Bonus
Pension plan

Other benefits

Transportation provided by employer

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

a Canadian citizen
a permanent resident of Canada
a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

How to apply

Direct Apply

By Direct Apply

Additional ways to apply

By email

kevin@lambtondiesel.com

What you must include in your application:

Cover letter
Answers to the following screening questions:
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Are you currently a student?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

Proof of the requested certifications

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