Heavy Duty Equipment Field Technician 2nd to 4th Year Apprentice

Golderado Contracting Corp; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Vacation pay

Job summary

Golderado Contracting Corp seeks a Heavy Duty Equipment Field Technician 2nd to 4th Year Apprentice to operate a service truck and perform field maintenance on heavy equipment.

Role involves troubleshooting, repairing, preventative maintenance, and coordination with site management. Requires 2nd–4th year apprenticeship, valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and proficient English.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2nd–4th year apprenticeship or 2–4 years of trade experience with related courses.
• Knowledge of CAT troubleshooting/repair is an asset; John Deere/Hitachi knowledge is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license; able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Operate service truck in the field.
• Repair and replace defective parts; maintain heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment using testing equipment.
• Maintain maintenance records and paperwork.
• Instruct apprentices; coordinate with site management on priorities.
• Promote safety by following corporate health and safety policies.

Skills

Proficient English

Troubleshooting

Heavy equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

2nd–4th year apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

CAT equipment knowledge

John Deere

Hitachi

Job description

Heavy Duty Equipment Field Technician 2nd to 4th Year Apprentice

At Golderado, the workwe do is built by the people on our sites every day. We're looking for skilled, hardworking tradespeople who take pride in their craft, look out for their crew, and want to go home safe at the end of every shift. We're committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive work environment where skilled tradespeople can do their best work every day. Our teams take pride in quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and getting the job done right. We invest in training, development, and the right tools to help our people grow their skills and advance their careers, while supporting work-life balance along the way.

At Golderado, your hard work is valued, your safety comes first, and challenging work leads to real opportunities and long-term rewards.

Key Information:

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM -5:30 PM (8 Hours regular time, 2 hours over time)
• Must be willing to working evenings and weekends (on-call rotation)
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

• Operate service truck in field.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• Repair and maintain all makes of heavy construction equipment. (Dozers, Bulldozers, Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Scrapers, Water Wagons, Motor Graders, Compaction Rollers, Articulated Trucks)
• Checking and sampling on all components of machine, fueling equipment, maintain paperwork and truck upkeep.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
• Service attachments and working tools.
• Verify and repair emission control systems.
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks.
• Communicate with site management to coordinate maintenance priorities.
• Promote safety awareness by ensuring compliance with corporate health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Operate/drive heavy equipment safely at the work site requirements.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

• Completion of a 2nd-4th-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over 2-4 years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college, or industry courses in heavy equipment repair is required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting/repairing CAT is an asset.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting/repairing John Deere and Hitachi equipment is an asset Experience in Heavy Civil Earthworks Construction and/or Infrastructure is required.
• Ability to handle up to 23 kg. (50 lbs.)
• A valid class 5 driver's license is required.
• A clean driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
• A reliable means of transportation is required.
• Proficient English language skills required.

Education: Enrolled in an apprenticeship program or equivalent industry courses.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

• A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.