Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

BA Blacktop Group of Companies; Surrey; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Pension

Safe environment

Career growth

Employee recognition

Job summary

BA Blacktop Ltd. in Port Kells, Surrey, BC seeks a skilled Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician to repair and maintain a variety of road construction equipment. You will diagnose faults, perform overhauls, and follow safety policies while delivering quality workmanship.

Field technicians are on call nights and weekends to support operations. A Red Seal or Journeyperson certification is preferred, with 3+ years of hands-on experience and the ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings.
• 3+ years in repair or maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Perform assemblies, preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on heavy equipment.
• Diagnose faults using testing equipment to determine repair needs.
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals.
• Maintain safety policies and document repairs.
• Communicate progress to the shop foreman and document actions.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent and team work

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Red Seal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BA Blacktop Ltd. is looking for a skilled Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of road construction equipment and use logical thinking and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve mechanical issues.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

• Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs, and complete overhauls on heavy equipment
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required
• Make recommendations regarding the extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement
• Think logically and keep up with changes in technology
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals
• Understand BA Blacktop safety policy and perform tasks in a safe manner
• Propose modifications on the existing asset that can extend or improve their operation
• Document the repair or the major preventive maintenance operation in the "out inspection form" and/or the timesheet with the actions taken, parts ordered, and time taken
• Clearly inform the shop foreman about the progress of the repairs
• Inspect the shop equipment
• Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision
• Work remotely in adverse weather conditions. Job tasks may be physically demanding lifting up to 50 lbs

Essential Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification
• Red Seal certificate is an asset
• 3+ years in a similar field in the repair or maintenance of heavy equipment
• Valid driving license
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Respect other team members
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment

Desirable Qualifications

• Welding certificate
• Construction equipment operating ticket

Additional Comments On The Role

• The opportunity to maintain and repair various brands and types of equipment will be provided by working at the shop.
• The fleet is constantly being renewed; therefore, the HET Technician must be able to adapt to new technologies.
• Field HET technicians are provided with a truck to perform the tasks.
• Field HET Technicians are regularly on call every night and on weekends to support operations.

Location: Port Kells, Surrey, BC

Pay: CA$48.09 - CA$53.09 per hour

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Competitive Union wages.
• Union Benefits and Pension.
• Safe and supportive work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.