Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop

Brandt; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and forestry sector is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician in Ottawa. The role involves diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, ensuring safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have mechanical experience and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy duty equipment.
• Document work orders and ensure safety standards.
• Use computer applications for maintenance and diagnosis.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Certified Journeyperson in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician for our Ottawa Construction & Forestry location.

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments in a shop environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 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

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Required Skills

• 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

Required Experience

• 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
• Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, the service team, and branch personnel