HET Journeyperson

Sunshine Village Corporation; Banff; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunshine Village Corporation in Banff, AB seeks a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain and operate the powered equipment fleet safely and efficiently. You will lead and assist with inspections, troubleshooting, and clean-up of equipment and worksites while prioritizing safety and courteous service to guests.

Responsibilities include completing daily checks and logs, reporting incidents, and adhering to policies and licenses.

Qualifications

• Must-have: Heavy Equipment Technician – Truck and Transport ticket or equivalent.
• CVIP certification is an asset or willingness to acquire.
• Valid and clear Alberta Class 5 driver’s license; Class 2/3 assets or willingness to acquire.
• Mechanically inclined with basic set of tools.
• Must be positive, mature, and friendly with neat, punctual, dependable.
• Willing to work flexible schedules and outdoors in all weather.
• Effective English communication, written and verbal.
• Maintain professional conduct as a company representative.
• Ability to train coworkers and participate in meetings/trainings.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Lead/assist in maintenance duties, operating equipment, inspections, troubleshooting, disassembly/assembly, and site cleaning.
• Complete daily checks, logs, work orders, parts/material requisitions, safety plans and reports.
• Communicate unusual operating conditions and adhere to policies and regulations.
• Timely reporting of incidents and deficiencies to relevant departments.

Skills

Positive attitude

Punctual and dependable

Effective English communication

Team player

Basic hand tools

Education

Heavy Equipment Technician – Truck and Transport ticket

CVIP certification

Alberta Class 5 driver's license

Class 2 or 3 license assets

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The HET Journeyperson provide an outstanding experience for guests via the safe, efficient, dependable operation and maintenance of the powered equipment fleet e.g., light passenger and commercial vehicles, on highway vehicles e.g., transit/cutaway/school busses, dump truck. This position works primarily out of the Banff Sunshine Transportation facility. Journeymen are focused on safety, efficiency, and being approachable and courteous. The Vehicle Maintenance HET Journeyman reports to the Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor or designate. Liaising frequently with external contractors and the transportation department.

Job Functions

Lead/assist in all maintenance duties while always maintaining and contributing to a safe and efficient work site e.g., operating equipment, inspections, troubleshooting, disassembly, assembly, and cleaning of equipment and worksites.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:

• Completing documentation e.g., daily checks, assigned logs, daily reports, requisition parts/materials, worksite inspections, work orders/PM records, safe work plans.
• Communicating unusual operating conditions e.g., mechanical, operational, environmental.
• Communicating and adhering to company initiatives, policies, relevant legislation, manufacturer guidelines e.g., OHS, Traffic Safety Act, National Parks Act, regulations, and codes.
• Timely and accurate reporting of all incidents and deficiencies to appropriate departments/personnel.

Other duties may be requested and assigned from time to time.

Experience/Requirements

• Heavy Equipment Technician – Truck and Transport ticket or equivalent.
• CVIP certification is an asset or willingness to acquire.
• Valid and clear class 5 Alberta vehicle operator’s license. Assets- class 2 or 3 license, Q/S endorsements or willingness to acquire.
• Mechanically inclined and own a basic set of tools appropriate for the position.
• Must be positive, mature, and friendly attitude along with being neat, alert, punctual and dependable.
• Willing/able to perform all duties or departmental tasks.
• Prepared to work flexible schedules e.g., weekends, holidays, nights, extended hours.
• Prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions e.g., appropriate footwear, layers, gloves.
• Calm under pressure and patient.Effectively communicate in English, both written and verbally and in a confidential capacity.
• Maintain professional conduct when acting as a company representative on or off duty, and online.
• Effectively provide training, support, and assistance to coworkers.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings and training.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products e.g., Excel, Word.

Additional Considerations

• Employees must always be of sound mind, exhibit good judgment, and report to work fit for duty.
• Requires standing/walking for long periods of time, trunk rotation, frequent lifting, pushing/pulling of equipment, parts, and tools (up to 45 kg), kneeling, crouching. Routinely climb inclined stairs or similar up to 5m or occasionally climb ladders up to 4m, some hiking and movements in an alpine environment may be required.
• This role maintains/operates machinery, vehicles, and works around moving equipment.
• This role maintains and operates hand/powered tools/equipment e.g., wrenches, testing equipment, hoists

• Candidates may be required to provide their own transportation to their work location.
• Candidates are required to provide and maintain CSA approved safety footwear.
• Required uniform pieces (liner, jacket, pants, toque/hat, collared shirt, polo) are provided.
• This role has potential exposure to industrial chemicals e.g., solvents, oils, grease, fuels.

This role is subject to all terms and conditions of the Sunshine Village Employee Handbook, Policy Manual, and the Alberta Employment Standards Code.