Field Heavy Equipment Technician

Brandt Group of Companies; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Greater Sudbury is seeking a Field Heavy Equipment Technician. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining construction and forestry equipment. Candidates should possess certifications in Heavy Equipment Technology and have a strong understanding of safety standards. Experience with diagnostic tools like John Deere Service Advisor is preferred. The position requires attention to detail and a commitment to safety in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in diagnosing and repairing heavy-duty equipment.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools is required.
• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose the working condition of heavy-duty equipment.
• Document work orders accurately detailing actions and time taken.
• Ensure all tasks are performed safely and to accepted standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diagnostic skills

Safety standards knowledge

Education

Certification in Heavy Equipment Technology

Tools

John Deere Service Advisor

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Brandt is currently seeking a Field Heavy Equipment Technician for our Sudbury Construction & Forestry location. This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively evaluate the working condition of, diagnose, assemble/disassemble, order parts for, and repair heavy duty equipment
• Use secondary materials and equipment safely and efficiently
• Use related instruments, hand and power tools, secondary equipment, and computer systems
• Accurately and completely document on work orders all machine information, actions taken, and time taken
• Continually assess service task hazards and ensure work is performed safely, and to accepted standards
• Use computer applications and information systems (i.e. John Deere Service Advisor) to document maintenance, inspection, and diagnosis
• Use parts catalogues to locate parts, and order parts from parts personnel
• Road test equipment and check attachment operation as required