Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic (Red Seal)
About Us
Allied Salvage & Metals (1985) Ltd. is a family-owned and operated scrap metal recycling company with a legacy dating back to the early 1950s. Over four generations, we have grown into a trusted name in British Columbia’s recycling industry, operating proudly from our Mitchell Island location in Richmond.
We are committed to maintaining high environmental standards while fostering a safe, respectful, and hard-working team environment. At Allied, we value integrity, accountability, reliability, and teamwork. We are seeking an experienced Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic to help maintain the reliability and performance of our fleet and processing equipment.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a fully ticketed Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic to join our maintenance team.
This is a shop-based position responsible for the inspection, maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of a diverse fleet of heavy equipment and scrap processing machinery. The successful candidate will play a key role in minimizing downtime, supporting preventative maintenance initiatives, and ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable, and operational.
The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with strong troubleshooting abilities, a proactive approach to preventative maintenance, and a commitment to maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections and scheduled servicing on heavy equipment and processing machinery.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and respond to operational breakdowns in a timely manner.
- Conduct equipment inspections and identify maintenance requirements before failures occur.
- Complete repairs on material handlers, excavators, wheel loaders, forklifts, trailers, and other support equipment.
- Utilize Limble CMMS to manage preventative maintenance schedules, complete work orders, document repairs, track equipment history, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
- Maintain detailed service records, inspection reports, and repair documentation.
- Coordinate parts requirements and assist with inventory management.
- Work closely with operations personnel to maximize equipment uptime and operational efficiency.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with mentoring and supporting maintenance personnel when required.
Qualifications
- Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification is required.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence is required.
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities.
- Demonstrated experience repairing and maintaining hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems on heavy equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret service manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Experience using Limble CMMS for preventative maintenance scheduling, work order management, equipment history tracking, inspection documentation, and maintenance record keeping is considered a strong asset.
- Welding and fabrication experience is considered an asset.
- Previous experience in scrap recycling, construction, forestry, mining, material handling, or other heavy industrial environments is considered an asset.
- Supervisory or leadership experience is considered an asset.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Commitment to safe work practices and preventative maintenance principles.
Equipment You'll Work On
Our fleet includes a variety of specialized heavy equipment and processing machinery, including:
- Sennebogen material handlers
- Liebherr material handling equipment
- Komatsu excavators
- Forklifts
- Roll-off trucks and Trailers as well as end dumps
- Balers, shears, and scrap processing equipment
- John Deere loaders
- Shredders and hammer mill
- And a wide variety of downstream sorting machines which includes various conveyors and belts
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Overtime opportunities available
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive wage package based on experience and qualifications.
- Overtime opportunities available.
- Company-provided tools.
- Company-provided PPE (excluding steel-toe boots; employees are required to provide their own).
- Extended health, dental, and eyewear coverage following successful completion of the probationary period.
- Group RRSP matching program available after one year of employment.
- Stable, year-round employment with a well-established family-owned company.
Why Join Allied Salvage & Metals?
- Join a company with over 70 years of history in British Columbia’s recycling industry.
- Work on a diverse fleet of specialized heavy equipment and industrial machinery.
- Be part of a team that values safety, accountability, and professionalism.
- Contribute directly to equipment reliability and operational success.
- Enjoy a consistent Monday-to-Friday schedule with opportunities for overtime.
- Build a long-term career with a stable and growing organization.
Pay: $40.00-$55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
