Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Palmer Johnson Enterprises, Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading component remanufacturer in Burnaby, BC is seeking a Service Technician. This role involves teardown, inspection, assembly, and testing of off-highway components. You will work independently, ensuring equipment is diagnosed and repaired effectively. Candidates must have experience with heavy equipment and strong mechanical aptitude. The company values work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Work / Life Balance

Outstanding comprehensive benefits package

Generous time off

Fun, team-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with heavy equipment or automotive.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting and basic hydraulic/electrical principles.
• Able to read assembly manuals, drawings, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform teardown, inspection, assembly, and testing of off-highway components.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers by diagnosing and repairing equipment.
• Work with heavy-duty off-highway equipment both in-house and in the field.

Skills

Experience with heavy equipment

Troubleshooting skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Job description

Role

Are you looking for a hands-on career with a company that values your expertise?

Palmer Johnson has a great opportunity for a Service Technician in Burnaby, BC. If you love tearing down, inspecting, assembling and testing off-highway components, this role is for you. Work with an industry leader that offers:

• Work / Life Balance
• Outstanding comprehensive benefits package
• Generous time off
• Fun, team-oriented work environment!

Who We Are

Palmer Johnson is a dynamic industry leader committed to providing superior customer service. We’re a North American remanufacturer and authorized distributor of heavy-duty off-highway transmissions, axles and components, representing vendors such as Twin Disc, ZF, Dana, Kessler, Funk (John Deere), Carraro, and more. Equipment OEM lines include JLG, Genie, Hyster, JCB, Manitou-Gehl, Haulotte, Brandt Hi-Rail Trucks and more. With 45 years of excellence, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing an atmosphere that encourages growth, creativity, and job satisfaction.

What You’ll Do

The Service Technician is responsible for teardown, inspection, assembly and testing of off-highway components including marine gears, powershift transmissions, torque converters, planetary axles, transfer cases and industrial power take-offs, as well as working on heavy-duty off-highway equipment. The Service Technician is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with service and re-manufacturing customers and vendors by identifying and providing solutions to component malfunctions and failures through the inspection, diagnosis, repair, reconditioning, and preparation of equipment (unit) in a satisfactory and timely fashion, both in-house and in the field.

Are You the Right Fit?

Ask yourself these questions — if you answer “YES!”, we want to hear from you:

• 2+ years of experience working with heavy equipment or automotive
• Previously worked on powertrain components (heavy-duty or automotive)
• Certification in diesel or automotive (preferred but not required)
• Strong mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting, failure analysis, and basic hydraulic/electrical principles
• Able to work independently with minimal or no guidance
• Able to read assembly manuals, drawings and schematics
• Valid driver’s license
• Good physical condition (ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for 8 hours)
• Strong communication with customers and a sense of urgency

Our Service Technicians work a Monday–Friday daytime shift. We provide ongoing OEM factory training on specific product lines, and technicians are encouraged to attend other training programs to improve their skills. We maintain a fun, flexible, un-corporate culture and care about our people’s well-being, health, and safety. If this sounds like what you’re looking for, apply now. PJ is a market leader in a niche industry and a small, privately-owned company.

Please note this position requires a background check, human performance evaluation, and illicit drug screen.

Palmer Johnson is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Note: This posting may include references to related roles and locations as part of the job listing.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Executive Offices

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