Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (HET)

Abalone Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to join their Edmonton Shop team. This role involves performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and repairs on heavy equipment, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to safety policies. The position offers opportunities for advancement and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition and scholarship access for your family. If you are a motivated individual with a Red Seal license and a passion for heavy equipment, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Excellent wage

Benefits package

Tuition opportunities

Scholarship opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Red Seal Journeyman Mechanic license with experience in heavy equipment.
• Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics, electrical, and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on heavy equipment.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical problems with minimal supervision.

Skills

Mechanics

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Red Seal Journeyman Mechanic license

Experience in heavy equipment operation

Tools

CAT SIS

E.T. Deere Service Advisor

Cummins Insight

Job description

What we offer

We offer an excellent wage and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work overtime. Our growing team allows for opportunities for advancement and our benefits providers allow access to tuition and scholarship opportunities for your family.

Summary of position

We are looking to add an experienced Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to our Edmonton Shop team. Under the general direction of the HET Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Technician is a core resource in our field operations providing quality workmanship in preventative maintenance and applying technical knowledge to troubleshoot equipment and identify necessary repairs. Some travel may be required to repair equipment in the field.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Perform preventative maintenance, inspections and repair for heavy equipment with minimal supervision.
2. Wide knowledge of CAT, Cummins, Deere, Komatsu, Kenworth, and Terrax.
3. Identify and repair deficiencies in a timely manner.
4. Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations, and compliances.
5. Show continuous effort to improve operations by decreasing turnaround times, streamlining work processes, and working cooperatively with other team members.
6. Analyze, troubleshoot, and solve complex technical problems.
7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Training and Education

1. Red Seal Journeyman Mechanic license paired with several years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
2. Familiarity with the following vendor systems: CAT SIS, E.T. Deere Service Advisor, and Cummins Insight.
3. Ability to work both in a team and individually in a fast-paced environment.
4. Possess a valid driver’s license, CSTS 2020, and WHMIS 2015.
5. Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics, electrical, and diagnostics.
6. Experience with routine maintenance operations.
7. Able to complete paperwork correctly and in a timely manner.
8. Drive to be flexible and contribute to the success of the operations department.
9. Ability to demonstrate assertiveness, critical thinking, and self-motivation.
10. Ability to work effectively in a team environment while exercising good judgment, common sense, and conducting oneself in a professional manner.
11. Self-control under pressure and maintain a positive attitude towards fellow employees.
12. Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
13. Ability to successfully manage heavy workloads with multiple priorities.
14. Willing to work overtime.

#Heavy Duty Mechanic