Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop

Brandt Group of Companies; Fredericton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based wages

Continuous learning

Advancement opportunities

Health & dental benefits

Retirement planning

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies is seeking a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician in Fredericton, NB. You will diagnose, repair, and service heavy equipment, documenting all actions and parts used, while maintaining safety and efficiency.

You will work with John Deere Service Advisor and parts teams to keep equipment in peak condition, supporting customers and branch personnel with professional service and reliability.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills with a focus on client satisfaction.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and maintain high safety standards.
• Experience in heavy equipment repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate working condition, diagnose, repair heavy duty equipment; assemble/disassemble as needed.
• Order parts and document work orders with accuracy and timeliness.
• Use tools, instruments, and computer systems for maintenance tasks.
• Ensure safety and adherence to accepted standards during service.
• Road test equipment and verify attachment operation.
• Utilize John Deere Service Advisor to document maintenance and inspections.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Journeyperson certification in Heavy Duty Equipment

Tools

John Deere Service Advisor

Job description

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Efficiently and effectively evaluate the working condition of, diagnose, assemble/disassemble, order parts for, and repair heavy duty equipment
• Use secondary materials and equipment safely and efficiently
• Use related instruments, hand and power tools, secondary equipment, and computer systems
• Accurately and completely document on work orders all machine information, actions taken, and time taken
• Continually assess service task hazards and ensure work is performed safely, and to accepted standards
• Use computer applications and information systems (i.e. John Deere Service Advisor) to document maintenance, inspection, and diagnosis
• Use parts catalogues to locate parts, and order parts from parts personnel
• Road test equipment and check attachment operation as required

What We Look For

• Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, the service team, and branch personnel
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is preferred
• Certified Journeyperson in the Heavy Duty Equipment technician trade or equivalent designated trade preferred
• Must be committed to customer service and service excellence

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental and more to support your wellbeing.
• Retirement planning: Pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.