Heavy Equipment Technician - Material Handling

Brandt Group of Companies; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment servicing company in Grande Prairie is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician specialized in Material Handling. Responsibilities include performing diagnostics and repairs on heavy equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and mentoring apprentices. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills and a commitment to maintaining a clean and efficient work environment. Training programs will be provided to further develop skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing diagnostics and repairs on heavy equipment.
• Good understanding of safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and order in the work area.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on customer and dealer-owned equipment.
• Record all work done for customer and warranty records.
• Mentor and oversee apprentices.

Skills

Basic/Complex diagnostics

Service maintenance

Repair work

Equipment knowledge

Safety compliance

Tools

Hand tools

Air compressors

Power tools

Job description

Brandt is currently looking for a Heavy Equipment Technician - Material Handling for our Grande Prairie 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.

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).