Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Summit Air is hiring for a full-time permanent Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join the team. In your new position, you will report to the Maintenance Production Supervisor. You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of industrial aircraft ground service equipment within the facility/hangar.

This position interprets work orders and technical manuals; keeps equipment cleaned, lubricated, and maintained; diagnoses faults or malfunctions and makes necessary repairs in a timely manner.

The Heavy Equipment Mechanic is also responsible for supervising the work of the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with various departments to create effective maintenance plans while adhering to regulatory compliance and operational requirements.

Joining our team means:

- Stability in knowing you have long-term employment and growth opportunities
- A competitive wage so you can comfortably provide for your family
- Health & Dental Benefits that start the day you do and RRSP matching, so you and your family feel secure in the future

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Interested? Apply today to join our team in Yellowknife, NT!

Essential Responsibilities

• Proactively maintains, repairs, and overhauls aircraft ground service equipment in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs troubleshooting of aircraft ground support equipment on a scheduled basis and performs immediate repairs and preventative maintenance on company equipment.
• Maintains tools and support equipment in safe and operational working conditions while maintaining a clean work environment.
• Manages and makes repairs to facilities in a safe and efficient manner. Conducts regular inspections of facilities for compliance and asset integrity and provides recommendations for improvements.
• Develops and supervises the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Apprentice throughout the apprenticeship phase.
• Manages the Equipment status report along with updating equipment service intervals to ensure all equipment is maintained as required.
• Manages and liaises with vendors and secures favorable pricing of parts and services; initiates purchase orders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or similar experience
• Experience in aviation ground support equipment maintenance considered an asset
• Must possess a Heavy Duty Mechanic Journeyman certification or equivalent preferred
• Fabrication experience
• Expert in the use of maintenance and work order practices
• Strong and diverse mechanical knowledge
• Capable of coordinating maintenance efforts both alone and in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer background including experience with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Additional Information

Summit Air, a member of the Ledcor Group of Companies, delivers customized fleet and aviation solutions safely and reliably to support Canada's North and beyond. We have one of the largest and most diverse fleets in the industry. From moving cargo to transferring passengers to recreational flights for adventurers seeking to discover the North, we are a one-stop solution. Learn more at www.flysummitair.com.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.