Field Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive)

Leavitt Industrial Group; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Medical plan for dependents

Dental/vision/prescription coverage

Health spending account

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Travel insurance

Sick leave

Employee assistance program

Boot and tool allowance

Job summary

Leavitt Machinery is seeking a Field Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive) for its Kitimat, BC operations. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and performing maintenance on material handling equipment and machinery across customer sites.

The technician reports to the Service Manager and must travel regionally as required. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy equipment or automotive repair, a Journeyperson/Red Seal certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years heavy equipment or automotive repair experience.
• Provincial Journeyperson or Red Seal certification.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to customer sites.
• Willingness to travel out of town overnight.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of material handling equipment and machinery.
• Coordinate with the Service Dispatcher on ongoing service jobs.
• Discuss service details with customers and confirm repair scope.
• Order parts with Parts department and prepare for site visits.
• Maintain proper documentation including work orders and warranty paperwork.
• Report safety incidents promptly and follow safety policies.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Automotive repair

Journeyperson/Red Seal

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Communication skills

Learning aptitude

Safety awareness

Education

Red Seal trade certification

High school diploma

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Field Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive)

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 Kitimat, 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
• Ability to travel out of town to customer sites overnight 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
• Boot and tool allowance

The base pay range for this role is: $50.57 to $56.18 per hour depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Kitimat, 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.