Field Heavy Equipment Technician - Material Handling/Forklift

Brandt Group of Companies; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Advancement opportunities

Benefits package

RRSP matching

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies is seeking a Field Heavy Equipment Technician at our Saskatoon Material Handling site. You will repair, maintain, and diagnose heavy construction and forestry equipment and attachments.

Responsibilities include ordering parts, documenting work orders, and testing equipment. Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic knowledge and experience with diagnostic tools and safety-focused practices.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic knowledge is required.
• Diagnostic skills for battery and engine powered equipment.
• Experience with hand tools, measuring devices, and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate working condition of heavy duty equipment and perform repairs.
• Order parts and document work orders accurately.
• Safely use tools and ensure tasks meet safety standards.
• Road test equipment and verify operation of attachments as needed.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostic skills

Power tools

Customer service

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

John Deere Service Advisor

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a Field Heavy Equipment Technician for our Saskatoon Material Handling location. This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there's no place we'd rather be because just like them, it's when we're working hard and getting things done that we're at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That's Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• 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 takenContinually 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

What We Look For

• Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic systems and propane systems.
• Demonstrated diagnostic skills to understand mechanical and electrical systems of battery and engine powered material handling equipment.
• Experience with the use of hand tools and measuring devices, and electrical/electronic diagnostic tools/measurements.
• Knowledge and experience with industrial equipment that includes lifting/rigging, maintaining, dismantling, and installing machinery and industrial mechanical service equipment.
• Exposure to aligning equipment, using dial indicators/calipers, micrometers, hoists or jacks is a plus.
• Strong time-management skills to perform effectively under pressure. Strong communication skills, showing an appreciation of customer needs.
• Trade qualification (Heavy Equipment, Agriculture, Automotive, Truck/Transport) considered an asset Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• A commitment to high quality customer service with a strong people orientation.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family's wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It's as simple as that.