Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

Jatec; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility and installation firm in Edmonton seeks a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain and repair a variety of heavy equipment. Responsibilities include managing maintenance programs, providing leadership for service procedures, and coordinating rental equipment for increased demand. Ideal candidates will have a Red Seal Certification and 2-3 years of experience. The role promises competitive hourly wages, excellent health benefits, and local work opportunities.

Benefits

Industry competitive hourly wages

100% Employer Paid Extended Health Benefits

Group Retirement Savings Plan

Advancement and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a Journeyman role.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and walk.

Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance program that includes service and repair for heavy equipment.
• Provide leadership in the development of procedures for repairs.
• Coordinate rental equipment based on increased work demands.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to troubleshoot

Team Player

Education

Certified Journeyman/woman HET - Red Seal Certification

Job description

WHAT WE DO:

JATEC has been connecting communities for over 40 years. We have expertise in the installation of fiber optics, underground utilities for residential development, street lighting, and highway sign infrastructure across Canada.

JOB SUMMARY:

Seeking a Journeyman/woman Heavy Equipment Technician / Heavy Duty Mechanic to perform services, maintenance, and repair on a wide variety of heavy equipment including excavators, tractors, backhoes, track loader, wheel loaders, skid steers, trenchers, boom trucks, hydrovacs, tractor trucks, trailers, and light trucks.

WHAT WE OFFER TO YOU:

• Industry competitive hourly wages & Overtime Opportunities!
• Work in Edmonton and Area. Return home every day!
• 100% Employer Paid Extended Health Benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Group Retirement Savings Plan
• Advancement and learning opportunities!

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working 5 - 6 days a week, 8 - 10 hours a day.
• Manage the maintenance program that includes the service and repair for heavy equipment (excavators, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, trenchers), vehicles, trailers, and other associated equipment (generators, man lifts, light plants, drills).
• Provide leadership in the development of procedures for requests for repairs, prioritizing repairs, scheduling services, creating work orders, and ordering parts and supplies.
• Coordinate rental equipment based on increased work demands.
• Provide training to equipment operators.
• Maintain logbook records for on and off road equipment.
• Ensure fleet is in compliance with periodic inspections (Crane, Periodic Motor Vehicle Inspection).
• Ability to troubleshoot and self‑start to solve problems.
• Adapt to change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team Player.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Journeyman/woman HET - Red Seal Certification considered an asset.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience in a Journeyman role.
• Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
• Ability to stand, kneel, crouch, bend and walk.
• Effective verbal and written communication.