• Location: Kamloops, BC
• Job Status: Full time permanent
• Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 per year for a Red Seal Mechanic
• Retirement: $3.75/hr - 100% paid by Arrow!
• Benefits: Full Benefits which include dental, life insurance, pharmaceutical, vision care, chiropractor, massage, EAP, and more... 100% paid by Arrow!
• Schedule: Flexible shift scheduling - Dayshift
  • Overtime available
• Year round work

As advocates of equal opportunity, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We firmly believe that diversity fosters innovation and contributes to the success of Arrow.

Over 100 years in business, the Arrow Group of Companies has led the way in developing service focused transportation solutions by working with a broad range of customers, hauling a wider variety of products, and expanding our presence throughout Canada and the United States. Arrow is an industry leading transportation, distribution and materials handling organization.

We are looking for a Mobile Mechanic to join our Portable Wood Processing division in Kamloops, BC.

The Mobile Mechanic is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and performing maintenance activities for a fleet of heavy haul and bush grind trucks and equipment. This position will perform mechanical repairs and diagnostics in the field and may move trucks and/or equipment to and from job sites and repair facilities. The Mechanic ensures that all fleet assets are safe, compliant, and in optimal working condition to support continuous operations.

• Schedule and coordinate regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs for trucks and equipment
• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs in the field (e.g., hoses, fittings, tires, lights, batteries, and basic troubleshooting)
• Diagnose issues and coordinate more complex repairs with certified technicians or external shops
• Provide routine maintenance on tractors, trailers and mobile equipment such as excavators, graders and wheel loaders
• Check all equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• May operate mobile shop vehicle to repair vehicles in field
• May operate Class 1 vehicles to move units between job sites, shops, and yards as needed
• Assist in recovery and transport of disabled units from remote or bush locations
• Liaise with drivers, mechanics, and vendors to ensure timely service and minimal downtime
• Operate equipment such as truck cab computers, 2-way radios, and telephones to exchange necessary information with bases, dispatch, supervisors, or other drivers
• Complete electronic logs of working hours and of vehicle service and repair status
• Ensure that all customers, co-workers and the public are dealt with professionally and with respect
• Maintain safe working conditions and adhere to Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Perform incidental welding repairs on equipment
• Will keep track of truck and trailer downtime and let team know when a unit is OOS and when it is back in service
• Will take calls and texts from drivers on needed repairs and you will be responsible to prioritize the repairs
• From time to time we may do other repairs for other divisions and invoice through TMT
• Other duties as required

• Journeyman's certificate, Red Seal, or equivalent qualification
• Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics and electrical, including schematics and diagnostics.
• Recent experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Ability to work independently in remote/bush environments.
• Comfortable using computers and learning new software applications.
• Clean driver’s abstract with no suspensions
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
• At least two previous supervisory references
• Valid Class 1 Drivers license is preferred
• Previous experience coordinating fleet maintenance, or heavy equipment is an asset
• Solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Ability to deal with people tactfully and professionally at all times
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Embody Arrow's core values: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork, and Fun! 

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