Heavy Equipment Technician

Great West Equipment; Terrace; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Technician to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing and repairing a variety of heavy machinery while ensuring top-notch service quality. The position offers a full-time, permanent opportunity with competitive pay and overtime benefits. You'll have access to ongoing training to enhance your skills and stay updated with the latest technology. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and contribute to customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company-sponsored RRSP

OEM Training

Overtime Pay

Qualifications

• Certification as a Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician is required.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on heavy equipment with minimal supervision.
• Provide high-quality service and comply with company policies.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Technical Diagnostics

Customer Service

Mentorship

Organization

Education

Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician Certification

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Technician - Field

Great West Equipment, Terrace, B.C.

Succeeding in business is about more than selling great products. If you want to make a real impact, you have to provide something special to the community and make accountability and integrity your number one priority.

We’re Great West Equipment, and we do just that. We’re a privately owned heavy equipment machine business consisting of eleven branches that operate throughout every region of British Columbia and the Yukon. We are the Volvo distributor for British Columbia and the Yukon, and our product line also includes Metso crushing and screening equipment, Timberpro feller bunchers, Sennebogen material handlers, and Madill forestry products. The driving force behind our organization is the sincere commitment to our people, their focus on exceeding customers' expectations, and the values that we live by every day:

BALANCE INTEGRITY GROWTH COMMITMENT ACCOUNTABILITY RESPECT

Now we’re looking to add a new member to our growing team: someone who is organized, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and thrives on continuous learning.

You’ll love working here…….

As our Heavy Equipment Technician, you’ll play an integral role in performing major diagnostics and repairs and servicing all equipment in the fleet with minimal supervision. You are responsible for providing the highest quality of service and complying with the company’s established policies and procedures. This position may also involve developing and coaching apprentices.

What’s in it for you……

This is a full-time, permanent position paying $50.96 with all overtime at double time. We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes full health and dental, plus a company-sponsored RRSP plan of $3.50/hour. We promote continued education by providing frequent in-house OEM training to keep you up to date with advancing technology. This is a field tech position with the opportunity to work rotation shifts.

You’re going to have an amazing feeling of fulfillment when your efforts drive us to become each customer’s first choice for equipment, parts, and service.

Success looks like this ……

• “Service First”. You are driven to support external and internal customers with exceptional solutions, recognizing that our customers’ livelihoods depend on the service they receive from our team.
• Certification. You have earned certification as a Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician and are ready to apply all that you have learned.
• Critical Thinking. You can collect and examine technical information, making decisions on what is relevant to pinpoint issues with mechanical systems. You have an in-depth understanding of diagnostic tools and are proficient in providing timely solutions.
• Keeping Your Cool. You may occasionally work under pressure while maintaining a strong focus on quality service. This position may involve physical work with heavy lifting and carrying, and you may also need to work overtime.
• Mentorship. You may work with apprentices, providing on-the-job training and identifying areas for improvement.
• Safety Minded. You work safely, following all safety programs and procedures consistently.
• Organization. This detail-oriented position requires you to develop personal systems for organizing your work, ensuring you are prepared with information, parts, and specialty tooling prior to attending a worksite.

Are you the talented tech we are looking for? Apply today!