heavy-duty equipment technician

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Alberta, Canada is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain heavy trucks and equipment. Ideal candidates will have a secondary school graduation certificate, experience in mechanical and hydraulic repairs, and own tools. The role demands physical stamina and a valid driver's licence. Health and financial benefits such as dental plans and RRSPs are included.

Benefits

Health care plan

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience working on hydraulic systems and repairs.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions.
• Valid driver's licence and own transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults.
• Adjust and repair equipment to manufacturer's specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair work on heavy trucks.

Skills

Welding experience

Attention to detail

Client focus

Team player

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Welding experience
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers\' specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Service attachments and working tools
• Perform other routine maintenance

Experience and specialization

• Instrument experience
• Mechanical
• Hydraulic

Area of specialization

• Hydraulic cylinders and piping
• Electrical

Powered equipment repair specialization

• Cable-operated working attachments
• Hydraulic-operated working attachments
• Compressors
• Pumps
• Electric generators

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

• Mechanical transmissions
• Drive trains and final drives
• Hydraulic transmissions

Additional information

• Security and safety
  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Driver\'s validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver\'s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads
• Manual dexterity
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)