Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop - Afternoon Shift

Brandt Group of Companies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Educational opportunities

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician for its Ottawa Construction & Forestry location. The role involves repairing and maintaining heavy equipment in a shop environment, with a 2:00 PM–10:30 PM shift.

The position emphasizes safe operations, accurate documentation, and effective use of diagnostic tools and parts catalogs to ensure reliable equipment performance.

Qualifications

• Certified journeyperson in Heavy Duty Equipment or equivalent trade.
• Experience with heavy equipment maintenance and diagnostics preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, disassemble/assemble, and repair heavy-duty equipment.
• Order parts, document work orders, and use John Deere Service Advisor.
• Test equipment operation and ensure tasks meet safety standards.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Electrical diagnosis

Customer service

Safety first

Education

Journeyperson HDT (certified)

Tools

John Deere Service Advisor

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on August 13, 2026

Locations

• 190 David Manchester Rd Ottawa, ON K0A1L0, CAN
• Service Techs - Mechanics
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: HEAVY002512

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.

Note: This position is for the afternoon shift (2:00 PM - 10:30 PM).

Who We Are

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

• Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is preferred
• Certified Journeyperson in the Heavy Duty Equipment technician trade or equivalent designated trade preferred
• Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment considered an asset
• Experience with electrical diagnosis /troubleshooting and aftertreatment systems considered an asset
• Must be committed to customer service and service excellence

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching 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.