JOB DESCRIPTION

Heavy Equipment Technician

The successful applicant will :

• Perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of truck and trailer combinations and various off-road equipment including compaction equipment, dozers, excavators, graders, loaders, paving equipment, skidsteers, light trucks and small engines,
• Diagnose electrical, hydraulic and mechanical troubles,
• Perform preventative, planned and unplanned maintenance, repair, overhaul, troubleshoot and test mechanical and electronic equipment according to company standards,
• Complete maintenance records and documentation as required,
• Work in a shop setting when not in the field,
• Work from a service truck in the field as required with possible overnight stays and
• Participate as a vital team member and contribute to the success of the organization which may involve participation in other areas of technical and field support, as required, and
• Perform duties in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.

The successful applicant MUST HAVE :

• Alberta HET certification or out of province HET certification with Interprovincial Red Seal,
• Licensed CVIP certification,
• Your own tools,
• Basic welding knowledge and skills (welding certification is an asset),
• Class 5 license with clean abstract (valid Class 1 or 3 license is an asset),
• Strong attention to detail,
• The ability to self-start; work independently as well as work with a team,
• The ability to multi-task and shift priorities as required,
• A flexible work schedule and be willing to work overtime and weekends during the construction season (May November),
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Be in good physical shape in order to work in physically demanding conditions,

This job is based in Onoway, Alberta

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO LOCAL CANDIDATES

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