Heavy Duty Mechanic

Head Mechanic Position Summary The Head Mechanic is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, reliability, and overall mechanical condition of the company’s fleet of vehicles and equipment. This position is both hands-on and supervisory. The Head Mechanic is expected to diagnose and repair equipment when required, while also coordinating maintenance priorities, scheduling repairs, managing parts and inventory, supporting field crews, and ensuring equipment is safe and available when operations require it. The primary objective of the position is to maximize equipment uptime while controlling repair costs and preventing avoidable breakdowns. Key Responsibilities Fleet Maintenance and Repair Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain company vehicles, trucks, trailers, heavy equipment, and small equipment. Perform and oversee preventive maintenance, inspections, servicing, and scheduled repairs. Ensure maintenance is completed according to manufacturer recommendations and company standards. Identify developing mechanical issues before they result in breakdowns or major repairs. Respond to equipment breakdowns and coordinate field repairs when required. Determine whether repairs should be completed internally or outsourced to a dealer or specialty repair facility. Verify that completed repairs have corrected the original problem before equipment is returned to service. Maintenance Planning Develop and maintain a preventive maintenance program for the company fleet. Monitor hours, kilometres, service intervals, inspections, and maintenance history. Schedule maintenance to minimize disruption to field operations. Prioritize repairs based on safety, operational requirements, equipment availability, and cost. Coordinate with operations and supervisors regarding equipment availability and upcoming maintenance. Identify recurring equipment problems and recommend corrective action. Shop Leadership Provide direction and technical support to mechanics, apprentices, and shop personnel. Assign daily repair and maintenance priorities. Monitor the quality and productivity of work completed in the shop. Ensure mechanics properly document repairs, inspections, parts used, and labour performed. Help train and develop less-experienced mechanics. Establish expectations for workmanship, organization, cleanliness, and accountability. Maintain an orderly and professional shop environment. Parts and Inventory Management Maintain appropriate inventory of commonly required parts, fluids, filters, fittings, tires, and repair materials. Order parts and coordinate with suppliers as required. Reduce unnecessary emergency parts purchases and equipment downtime. Track high-cost repairs and major component replacements. Identify opportunities to standardize parts and reduce maintenance costs. Ensure warranty repairs and warranty-covered components are properly identified and submitted where applicable. Equipment Inspections and Safety Ensure company vehicles and equipment are maintained in safe operating condition. Remove unsafe equipment from service when necessary. Ensure required inspections and maintenance records are completed. Monitor deficiencies identified during operator inspections and ensure they are corrected. Support compliance with company safety policies and applicable transportation and workplace safety requirements. Ensure proper procedures are followed for lifting, welding, grinding, electrical work, hydraulic repairs, and other shop activities. Fleet Cost Control Monitor maintenance and repair costs by vehicle or piece of equipment. Identify equipment that is becoming unreliable or excessively expensive to maintain. Provide recommendations regarding repair versus replacement. Review major proposed repairs before significant costs are incurred. Help evaluate new and used equipment before purchase when requested. Work with management to improve fleet utilization and reduce unnecessary downtime. Operational Support Maintain re…

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