Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop - Afternoon Shift

Brandt; Halifax; 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 for their Halifax location. This role involves the repair and maintenance of heavy-duty equipment in a shop environment, requiring strong mechanical skills and a commitment to customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to customer service and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and repair heavy duty equipment.
• Document maintenance and inspection using computer applications.
• Road test equipment and check attachment operation.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical Skills

Customer Service

Education

Certified Journeyperson in Heavy Duty Equipment Technician trade

Job description

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

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

Note : This position is for the afternoon shift (2 : 00 PM - 11 : 00 PM)

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
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

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Heavy Equipment Technician • Halifax, CA