Heavy Equipment Service Technician

Alterra Power Systems, LLC; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the heavy-duty equipment sector is seeking a Service Technician in Edmonton. This hands-on role offers a dynamic environment, focusing on diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing various components. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with excellent training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a great work-life balance.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous time off

Continuous training to grow skills

Supportive team-driven environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with heavy equipment.
• Experience on powertrain components.
• Interest in mechanical apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair powertrain components.
• Collaborate with customers for solutions.
• Perform in-house and field repairs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Failure analysis

Basic hydraulic principles

Basic electrical principles

Education

Diesel or automotive certification

Job description

Are you looking for a hands-on career with a company that values your expertise?Palmer Johnson Power Systems has a great opportunity for a Service Technician in Edmonton, AB. 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 compressive 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 such vendors 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

As a Service Technician, your work will include:

• Diagnosing, inspecting, and repairing powertrain components, including powershift transmissions, torque converters, planetary axles, transfer cases and industrial power take-offs, as well as working on heavy-duty off-highway equipment.
• Collaborating with customers and vendors to provide top-tier solutions
• Performing both in-house and in the field repairs.

Are You the Right Fit?

Ask yourself these questions- If you answer "YES!", then we want to hear from you!

• Do you have experience working withheavy equipment?
• Have you previously worked onpowertrain components(heavy-duty or automotive)?
• Are you enrolled/interested in a mechanicalapprenticeshipprogram?
• Do you have certification indiesel or automotive(preferred but not required)?
• Are you skilled introubleshooting, failure analysis, and basic hydraulic/electrical principles?
• Are you able towork independentlywith minimal or no guidance?
• Are you able toread assembly manuals, drawings, and schematics?
• Do you have avalid driver's license?
• Are you ingood physical condition(the ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for 8 consecutive hours)?
• Do you have the ability tocommunicate wellwith customers and have a strong sense of urgency?

What's In It For you?

• Monday-Friday daytime shift- no crazy hours!
• Continuous training to grow your skills
• Supportive, team-driven environment- we take care of our people!
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, competitive pay/bonuses, RRSP's, HSA, tuition reimbursement, safety allowance, PTO for maternity/paternity leave

Please note: This position requires a background check, human performance evaluation, and drug screening.

Palmer Johnson is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce representing the many personalities and cultures in our world. 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.

Apply now and start your journey at a company that truly values you!