Resident Heavy Equipment Technician

Brandt; Fort Nelson; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

On-the-job training

Advancement opportunities

Benefits package

RRSP plan

Job summary

Brandt is seeking a Resident Heavy Equipment Technician based in Whitehorse, reporting to the Fort Nelson Construction and Forestry branch. The role focuses on repair and maintenance of Construction & Forestry equipment in a shop setting, ensuring safety and high service standards.

Ideal candidates have prior heavy equipment experience and a journeyperson certificate in construction & forestry equipment technology.

Qualifications

• Heavy equipment experience in repair/maintenance preferred.
• Customer service mindset and service excellence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, team and branch staff.
• Must meet physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate working condition of equipment and diagnose/repair.
• Order parts and use tools safely.
• Use John Deere Service Advisor and other systems to document maintenance.
• Road test equipment and check attachment operation.
• Document machine information and time taken on work orders.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Customer service orientation

Communication with customers

Physical ability

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Education

Journeyperson certificate – construction & forestry equipment technician

Tools

John Deere Service Advisor

Job description

4505 - 55th St
BOX 191
Fort Nelson, BC V0C1R0, CAN

• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RESID002773

Description

Brandt is currently seeking a Resident Heavy Equipment Technician based in Whitehorse, reporting to the our Fort Nelson Construction and Forestry branch.

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of Construction & Forestry based equipment and attachments in a shop environment.

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 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 construction & forestry equipment technician trade or equivalent designated trade preferred
• Must be committed to customer service and service excellence
• Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, the service team, and branch personnel
• Must be able to meet physical demands (climbing, overhead lifting/postures, prolonged standing, sensory processing, fine motor control)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based 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 and more to support your wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: 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.