Field Heavy Equipment Technician

Brandt; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A equipment services company in Northeastern Ontario is seeking a Field Heavy Equipment Technician. This role includes the repair and maintenance of heavy duty equipment with a focus on customer service and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have previous mechanical experience and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities include evaluating equipment conditions, documenting tasks, and ensuring effective communication with the team.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment preferred.
• Committed to customer service and service excellence.
• Ability to meet physical demands including overhead lifting and prolonged standing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and diagnose heavy duty equipment.
• Document maintenance and repairs accurately.
• Assess service task hazards and perform safe work.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Mechanical skills

Education

Certified Journeyperson in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician trade

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a FieldHeavy 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.

Duties & 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

Required Skills

• Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, the service team, and branch personnel
• Must be able to meet physical demands (climbing, overhead lifting / postures, prolonged standing, sensory processing, fine motor control)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Required Experience

• Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is preferred
• Certified Journeyperson in the Heavy Duty Equipment technician trade or equivalent designated trade preferred
• Must be committed to customer service and service excellence
• Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, the service team, and branch personnel
• Must be able to meet physical demands (climbing, overhead lifting / postures, prolonged standing, sensory processing, fine motor control)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds