Heavy Equipment Technician

Big Country Equipment Repair; Northwest Territories; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Big Country Equipment Repair is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician in the Northwest Territories. The role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing various heavy mining equipment, requiring extensive experience and a Journeyman certification. Competitive salary with included accommodations and paid travel is offered.

Benefits

Accommodations provided

Flights paid from any major airport in Canada

Tools and truck provided

Night shift premium

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recent experience in the field.
• Experience with mining equipment brands like Hitachi, CAT, John Deere, and Komatsu.
• Proficient in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair heavy mining equipment.
• Utilize computerized testing equipment to determine repairs.
• Contribute to preventative maintenance and reliability of heavy equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Education

Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician

Red Seal certification

Job description

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Technician
Location: Northwest Territories
Base Rate:$ 62.50/hr.
OT: 4 hours daily paid out at $93.75/hr.
Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days
Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.
Accommodations: Accommodations are provided at no additional cost
Flights Paid: Fly into the location from any major airport in Canada
Tools and Truck Provided: Yes
Travel Time: Paid up to 8 hours at each end of your set

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service and repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Big Country Equipment was formed in 2017. We have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 100 employees and a fleet of over 30 fully tooled service trucks, taking care of customers throughout Western Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We are looking for self-starters who are career-minded, ready, and willing to get the job done in a safe, positive manner, and must be able to work professionally with co-workers and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various types and brands of heavy mining equipment.
• Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs and create detailed service reports.
• Transmission and drive-train repairs: repairing or replacing transmission components, differential gears, and drive shafts.
• Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders.
• Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and complete preventative maintenance requirements.
• Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance.
• Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement.

Requirements:

• Must not want to work as a subcontractor; we are not offering this at this time.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of recent experience working in the field out of a service truck.
• Must have experience working on mining equipment.
• Machine brands preferably worked on are Hitachi, CAT, John Deere, and Komatsu.
• Must be a Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician.
• Red Seal needed if not licensed in B.C.
• Solid experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting.

All Successful Candidates Must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Pass a Criminal Record check.
• Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
• Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs.. comfortably.
• Not seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering sub-contractor opportunities at this time).

We want to thank everyone for applying; however, only applicants who possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview.

Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities identify their status during the application process.