Heavy Equipment Technician: Apprentice or Journeyman

Jtequipcorp; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health care

Job summary

JT Equipment in Calgary, AB is seeking an Apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to join our fast paced, growing team. You will perform repairs and preventative maintenance on a wide variety of construction equipment, diagnose issues, and communicate findings clearly to the shop and crews.

We value hands-on problem solving, reliability, and teamwork. The role includes maintaining a clean, professional workspace; on highway and on-site equipment experience is welcomed; extended

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction equipment industry preferred.
• Journeyman HET technician or 3rd/4th year apprentice required.
• Complete set of hand and air tools; diagnostic equipment provided

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on construction equipment as directed.
• Complete preventative maintenance per checklists.
• Identify potential failures before downtime occurs.
• Complete equipment diagnostics and communicate findings.
• Overhaul and major repairs on components.
• Maintain a clean, professional work environment at all times

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Diagnostics

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

Apprentice/Journeyman HET program

Tools

Hand and air tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

JT Equipment is a fast paced and growing equipment solutions provider. We are currently seeking an Apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician.

Are you tired of being a number and looking to be a part of something meaningful? We deeply value our team environment and look to reward our people for the efforts that they put in. We are a group of motivated individuals who are passionate about the construction industry and are striving daily to build opportunities for the success of our people and the company.

Responsibilities and Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for completing quality repairs and maintenance on a wide variety of construction equipment
• Completing preventative maintenance services as set out by checklists
• Is able to identify possible failures before they lead to downtime
• Complete equipment diagnostics and effectively communicate findings
• Overhaul and major repairs on components
• Maintain a clean and professional work environment at all times

Qualifications and Skills

• Exceptional attitude and understanding of the demands of the construction equipment industry
• Journeyman H.E.T. technician 3rd or 4th year apprentice
• Equipment experienced valued but not required, We welcome on highway and automotive technicians looking for a change
• Have a complete set of hand and air tools. Specialty diagnostic equipment and large tools will be supplied
• Physically fit and able to meet the demands of heavy equipment repairs
• Dealership experience and training considered an asset
• Proficient with equipment diagnostics, hydraulic and electrical, considered an asset
• Able to read and apply electrical and hydraulic schematics to assist in diagnostics

Experience

• Mechanical: 2 years

Compensation

• Extended health care

This position is based in Calgary, AB (T3S 0A1). You will be required to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work.