Field Technician

Leavitt Industrial Group; Kitimat; Presencial; CAD 64.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical health plan

Dental and vision plans

RRSP matching

Sick leave

Company phone and laptop

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Leavitt Machinery is seeking a skilled Field Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive) for its Kitimat, British Columbia operation. This onsite FIFO role requires diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, with duties including customer communication, parts coordination, and thorough documentation.

The position reports to the Branch Manager and serves the Northwest BC region, notably Prince Rupert. The ideal candidate holds 5+ years in repair, a Red Seal Journeyperson certification, and

Formación

• 5+ years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience.
• Red Seal trade certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose, repair, and perform routine maintenance and safety inspections on material handling equipment.
• Maintain communication with the Service Dispatcher on ongoing service jobs.
• Discuss service job details with customers to define scope and requirements.
• Coordinate with Parts to order parts and prepare before visits.
• Document work orders and warranty paperwork accurately.
• Report safety incidents and follow company safety policies.

Conocimientos

Heavy equipment repair

Automotive repair

Red Seal journeyperson

Hydraulics

Diagnostics

Communication

Travel to customer sites

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

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 skilled Red Seal Field Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive) to join our Service team in Kitimat, British Columbia. Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Field Technician will be responsible for a variety of machinery repair and maintenance tasks for our customers. This is a fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) position with a rotating two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off schedule. Work will primarily take place in Northwest British Columbia, with most work performed in the Prince Rupert area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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 ensuring a clear understanding of the job scope and repair requirements.

• Communicating with the Parts department by phone and email to ensure required parts are ordered and preparing the necessary parts before visiting customer job sites.

• Maintaining accurate documentation as required, including work order forms and warranty paperwork.

• Promptly reporting safety incidents and adhering to all company safety policies and procedures.

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 certification with 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 is an asset.

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong aptitude for learning and applying mechanical and technical concepts.

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude.

• High school diploma.

• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to customer sites throughout the region.

Benefits & Perks

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.

• Company phone and laptop.

• RRSP matching.

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.

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

This is an onsite, fly-in/fly-out role based in Kitimat, British Columbia, with a rotating two-weeks-on, two-weeks-off schedule. Work will primarily be performed in Northwest BC, particularly the Prince Rupert area.

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.