Resident Heavy Equipment Technician

Brandt; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning

Advancement opportunities

Benefits including health and dental

RRSP / pension matching

Job summary

Brandt is seeking a Resident Service Technician based in North, Canada. The role covers repair and maintenance of Construction and Forestry equipment in a shop setting, including diagnostics, parts orders, and safety compliance.

You will work at Brandt's North Valley branch, collaborating with customers and the service team to deliver reliable service and support for field operations. Strong mechanical skill and customer focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy equipment maintenance preferred.
• Journeyperson certification in construction and forestry equipment trade or equivalent.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to meet physical demands (climbing, lifting, standing).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate working condition of equipment; diagnose, assemble/disassemble, order parts, and repair.
• Use related instruments, tools, and computer systems.
• Document on work orders all machine information, actions taken, and time.
• Assess task hazards and ensure safety standards are met.
• Use computer systems (e.g. John Deere Service Advisor) for maintenance documentation.
• Locate and order parts from parts personnel.
• Road test equipment and check attachment operation as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Customer service

Education

Journeyperson in construction and forestry equipment trade

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a Resident Service Technician based in North, reporting to the our North Valley branch.

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of Construction and 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 theconstruction and forestryEquipment 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 competitive 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, insurances, and more to support your and your family's wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Company matching 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.