Construction Equipment Mechanic (“Fly-in / Fly-out” in Nunavik)

What if your next challenge took you where the road ends, where the sky dances to the rhythm of the northern lights? In the northern village of Salluit, in the heart of Nunavik, a unique opportunity awaits you: a job as a “fly-in fly-out” mechanic, well paid, housed, fed and, above all, out of the ordinary.

Here, silence carries weight, nature reigns supreme and every sunrise is a spectacle. You'll be able to fish under an infinite sky, breathe the pure northern air and reconnect with what's essential. You'll work with a welcoming Inuit community, in an environment where people and nature coexist with respect.

You'll maintain and repair heavy equipment (John Deere, Caterpillar) and trucks (Kenworth, MACK, Freightliner). A structured schedule, breathtaking scenery... How about the start of a new chapter?

As part of your job, you'll:

- Repair hydraulic systems on heavy equipment;
- Fabricate and crimp high-pressure hydraulic hoses;
- Inspect and rebuild hydraulic cylinders on machinery;
- Perform preventive maintenance and mechanical inspections;
- Replace mechanical and hydraulic components (pivots, bearings, seals, cylinders, brakes, etc.);
- Change tires and repair flat tires;
- Repair 10-wheel trucks (mechanical and hydraulic systems);
- Perform various related tasks.

The masculine gender is used only to lighten the text.

What's in it for you?

- FIFO (fly-in, fly-out): 42 working days / 21 days off;
- Local accommodation included;
- Tax-free food allowance;
- Attractive competitive remuneration;
- Air transportation paid (round trip included);
- Tools and work clothes provided;
- Access to a diversified fleet of heavy equipment.

Salary: to be determined according to experience.
Schedule: Daytime, Monday to Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Status: permanent.

Requirements:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy equipment maintenance and repair;
- Solid knowledge of hydraulic electricity and welding;
- Experience on loaders and excavators required;
- Proficiency in CAT Service Advisor and John Deere Service Advisor software;
- Good command of written and spoken French;
- Intermediate command of English 25% of the time in order to communicate with customers who speak little or no French.

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- DVS in construction equipment mechanics or recognized equivalent experience.