Field Technician

Leavitt Industrial Group; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 95,909 - 110,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical health care plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

RRSP matching

Life insurance

Sick leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Leavitt Machinery in Kamloops, BC, is seeking a mechanically inclined Field Technician to join our Service team. You will diagnose, repair, and perform routine maintenance on a variety of material handling equipment and heavy machinery, and you will communicate with the Service Dispatcher and customers to clarify job scope.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience, a Journeyperson ticket or Red Seal certification, hydraulics experience, and a

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with customers and stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning mechanical concepts.
• High school diploma required; valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing, and completing routine maintenance and safety inspections on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery.
• Maintaining effective communication with the Service Dispatcher regarding ongoing service jobs and completing tasks on time.
• Discussing service job details with customers to confirm scope and repair requirements.
• Coordinating with Parts to order and prep required parts before visiting job sites.
• Maintaining documentation such as work orders and warranty paperwork.
• Reporting safety incidents promptly and adhering to safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Work ethic

Willingness to travel

High school diploma

Education

Journeyperson’s ticket / Red Seal

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for a mechanically inclined Field Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive Mechanic) to join our Service team in Kamloops, B.C. Reporting to the Service Manager, the Field Technician will be assigned to a variety of machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.

As a Field Technician your key responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing, repairing, and completing routine maintenance and safety inspections on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery
• Maintaining effective and consistent communication with the Service Dispatcher regarding ongoing Service jobs, and completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Discussing Service job details with customers and communicating a clear understanding of the job scope and repair requirements
• Communicating with the Parts department via phone and email to ensure required parts are ordered, and preparing required parts before visiting job sites
• Maintaining proper documentation where needed, including work order forms and warranty paperwork
• Reporting any safety incidents promptly and adhering to all safety policies

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• At least 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience in a related industry
• Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson’s ticket or a Relevant Red Seal Trade Certification
• Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing and servicing electric engines is a strong asset
• Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience an asset
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong aptitude for learning and applying mechanical and technical concepts
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites in the region is required

Leavitt Machinery is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

• Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
• Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
• Annual health care spending account
• Life insurance, short term disability, and travel insurance
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• RRSP matching

The base pay range for this role is: $46.11 to $53.35 per hour depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Kamloops, BC.

Leavitt Machinery would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.