Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

RMC Group; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to join its expanding team. This role involves maintaining and repairing fleet ready mix concrete trucks, ensuring they are operational and safe for use. You'll be part of a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development and training. The company values safety and continuous improvement, making it a great place for those passionate about their craft. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and are ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Tiered health plan

Employee assistance programs

Employee perks and discounts

Employee referral bonus

Opportunities for training and professional development

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of previous heavy-duty mechanical experience with large fleet vehicles.
• Experience with off-road equipment like loaders and bobcats is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on fleet vehicles on various project sites.
• Operate service truck for emergency repairs and maintain work area.
• Provide training to new employees and guidance to apprentices.

Skills

Heavy-duty mechanical experience

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Valid driver's license

Job description

RMC Group of Companies is family owned and has been supplying concrete and related services since 1994. RMC Group of Companies is locally owned and operated and is one of Western Canada’s largest independent concrete providers. Since 1994, RMC Group of Companies has expanded the business to more than ten operating entities to provide a one stop shop for all our customer’s concrete needs. With such rapid expansion, there is ample opportunity for growth and development for employees. Come be a part of our growing team!

RMC Offers

• Competitive wages and time off policies
• Tiered health plan with a choice of three available plan options
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Opportunities for training and professional development

Position Overview

We are currently looking for a knowledgeable and skilled Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician with the primary responsibility of maintenance, troubleshooting, installation, and repair of fleet ready mix concrete trucks.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on fleet vehicles on various project sites
• Troubleshoot and repair vehicles on site and in a shop environment based on the nature of the repair
• Operate service truck for emergency truck repairs
• Complete and update daily work orders
• Communicate with operators from other shifts
• Clean, maintain and secure work area
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use
• Perform backup for plant maintenance
• Perform backup for warehouse
• Provide on the job training to new employees and guidance to apprentices
• Order tools and machinery inventory parts
• Attend meetings and wear PPE while on site, etc.
• Participate in Company Safety program and initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid drivers license
• 1-2 years of previous heavy-duty mechanical experience dealing with large fleet vehicles such as mixer trucks.
• Previous experience working on off-road equipment such as loaders and bobcats is an asset

Key Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Continuous improvement mind set
• Emphasis on safety and supporting a safe work environment

Hours of Work

• A rotating schedule of a 4-day work week with 10-hour days

Physical Demands

This is moderately strenuous work. Mechanics frequently lift material up to 30 pounds. Machinery and tools require frequent and consistent exertion on arms, hands, and fingers.

Work environment is typically indoors in a shop environment; however, mechanics are frequently outdoors pulling in fleet vehicles and/or driving out onto job sites, freeways, or roads with service truck for emergency truck repairs.

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test as part of the hiring process.

RMC Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates withoutdiscriminating based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, mental or physical disability or pardoned criminal conviction.