Heavy Equipment Technician - Material Handling

Brandt Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the heavy equipment industry seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician - Material Handling for its Edmonton location. The role involves independent diagnostics, service maintenance, and repair of light equipment while ensuring customer satisfaction and safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and will mentor apprentices, contributing to a skilled workforce.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or certification in Heavy Equipment service and repair.
• Strong understanding of OH&S standards and procedures.
• Experience in diagnostics and mechanical repair of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Mentor apprentices and maintain department tools.
• Comply with safety regulations and procedures.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repair

Customer Service

Safety Compliance

Mentorship

Education

Technical diploma in Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Hand tools

Job description

Brandt is currently looking for a Heavy Equipment Technician - Material Handling for our Edmonton location. The Heavy Equipment Technician - Material Handling independently performs basic/complex diagnostics, service maintenance and repair work on customer and/or dealer-owned equipment on an efficient basis. Resolves customer issues to their satisfaction on a timely basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Performance:

• Work within budgets and approvals provided by the Service Manager.
• Maintain a high level of productivity, efficiency, and gross margin.
• Maintain a quality of work metric of 98% (% of work completed right the first time).
  
  

Work Systems And Procedures

• Accurately record all work done for customer and warranty records.
• Maintain current product knowledge of equipment specific to industry/branch location.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly manner.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments. Must maintain thorough understanding of Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) systems and standards, and a commitment to a safe working environment, ensuring all employees and customers are kept safe at all times.
• Ensure knowledge and compliance of proper procedure for disposal of hazardous waste material.
• Work within the guidelines set by the directors and managers.
• Perform all service tasks as assigned by the Material Handling Service Manager or the Material Handling Service Department Foreman.
• Participate in Service Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge. This may also include training related industry-specific technologies.
• Maintain and care for department tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Mentor and oversee apprentices.
  
  

Diagnostic And Mechanical, Electrical, Or Hydraulic Repair

• Perform basic/complex power equipment diagnostics to determine repair needs.
• Diagnose and repair all related systems (disassembly, assembly, and repair).
• Perform customer, manufacturer, or government inspections on equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment (such as forklifts, stackers, electric carts, electric tow trucks, transporters).
• Utilize drill presses, grinders, air compressors, and common hand/ power tools to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on material handling equipment.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments (Work Order submitted immediately at completion of job).