Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Joe Johnson Equipment Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing organization as a Heavy Duty Equipment Journey-person, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing a diverse range of heavy equipment. This in-shop opportunity offers a stable schedule, competitive compensation, and a supportive team environment focused on professional growth. You will work with advanced machinery, perform diagnostics, and ensure safety compliance while enjoying perks like a signing bonus and group benefits. If you're ready to take the next step in your career with an employer of choice, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Group Benefit Coverage

2 Weeks’ Vacation

3 Paid Personal Days

Qualifications

• Licensed Journey-person in Heavy Equipment with 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to perform hydraulic and electrical diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs on various heavy equipment.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Diagnostics

Mechanical Repairs

Pneumatic Systems

Strong Work Ethic

Education

Licensed Journey-person Ticket in Heavy Equipment

Valid Driver’s License (Class 3 License an asset)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Heavy Duty Equipment Journey-person

LOCATION:Calgary, AB

WORK ENVIRONMENT: In-Shop Opportunity

WHAT TO EXPECT:

• Signing bonus $2,500 for fully ticketed Journey-person
• Stable scheduling: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (40 hours/week)
• Quarterly bonus opportunities – up to $1,500/quarter
• Steady maintenance, repairs and CVIP inspections
• Variable equipment including street sweepers, vac trucks and refuse trucks
• 2 weeks’ vacation and 3 paid personal days
• Group benefit coverage – 100% paid for by the Company

WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:

• Licensed heavy duty, on-off road mechanic – Journey-person

• Strong work ethic
• Mechanically inclined; hydraulic, pneumatic, diagnostics, inspections and electrical
• Ability to adapt based on the work in the shop
• Willing to mentor and assist with apprenticeship learning

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/ Certification:

• Licensed Journey-person Ticket in Heavy Equipment, On-Off Road preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract – Class 3 License an asset

Experience:

• 3+ years’ experience as a working on various types of heavy equipment
• Experienced with hydraulic and/or electrical work
• Experience setting up and operating complex machinery
• Experience using MS Office Suite

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform mechanical repairs on a variety of heavy equipment represented by JJE
• Perform hydraulic and electrical diagnostics
• Conduct repairs in a timely and effective manner, communicating effectively with the Service Writer and Parts team to ensure optimal efficiency
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks and inspections
• Communicate with Lead Hand and/or Service Manager regarding job progress and job status changes
• Maintain organized and safe work area, shop tools and service vans

SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Employees must:

• Work in compliance with the appropriate safety legislation/regulations/safety policies
• Report any known workplace hazard or safety violations
• Cooperate with their workplace’s Safety Committee or health and safety representative

• Use any safety equipment, protective devices or clothing required
• Not remove or make ineffective any protective device required by the Company or by the regulations.

WHO WE ARE:

As the leading distributor of public works equipment, Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) provides mobile infrastructure-maintenance equipment to municipalities and contractors across Canada and the US. Through our branch network, we sell, rent, lease, service and support vacuum trucks, refuse & recycling collection vehicles, street sweepers, sewer cleaners, and inspection cameras.

JJE is a dynamic and growing organization, focused on maintaining an “employer of choice” culture. We have a stable, team-based, and collaborative work environment that drives our organization to be best-in-class within our industry. We offer opportunities across Canada and the U.S. and are committed to providing challenging and rewarding career paths for our employees. JJE provides very competitive compensation packages, robust group benefits and an opportunity to grow professionally.

JJE is a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

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If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.

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