Field Technician Apprentice

Leavitt Machinery; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Field Technician Apprentice in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive and progressive work culture. As part of a dynamic team, you will diagnose and repair heavy equipment, ensuring customer satisfaction through effective communication and timely service. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll have the chance to develop your skills in a unionized environment. Join a company that values its people and offers competitive compensation and flexible benefits, including a comprehensive health care plan and RRSP matching. If you are eager to learn and make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Company paid medical health care plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Prescription drug coverage

Annual health care spending account

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel insurance

Sick leave plan

Employee assistance programs

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; completion of Heavy Equipment Technician program is a strong asset.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift up to 50 pounds are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and complete repairs in a timely manner, offering various repair options.
• Maintain communication throughout the diagnosis and repair cycle.

Skills

Diagnosing repairs

Communication skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Education

High School Diploma

Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician program

Job description

LMC-Fort McMurray
Fort McMurray, AB T9H4Y4, CAN

Description

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.

Leavitt Machinery is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an integrated and expanding network of businesses, including over 60 branches and 1400 employees across Canada and the USA. Venturis Capital strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in the material handling equipment industry.

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 Field Technician Apprentice (Heavy Equipment) to join our team in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

This is a unionized position under the Alberta Collective Agreement.

As a Field Technician Apprentice your key responsibilities will include:

• Diagnose and complete all repairs in a timely manner, while providing a variety of repair options that best meet the customer’s needs
• Complete service jobs as assigned by the Dispatcher and/or Chargehand, and maintain thorough communication throughout the diagnosis and repair cycle
• Partner with the parts department to identify and order parts required, while adhering to the Parts and Service Agreement

Required Skills & Qualifications

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

• High School Diploma
• Completion of Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician program is considered a very strong asset
• Valid driver's license required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with external customers and internal stakeholders

Leavitt Machinery Canada 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, disability insurance, and travel insurance – 100% employer paid
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• RRSP matching

The base pay for this role is $34.81 hourly.

This is an onsite role based in Fort McMurray, AB.

Leavitt Machinery & Venturis 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.