Resident Heavy Equipment Technician

Brandt Group of Companies; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Resident Heavy Equipment Technician to join their team in Tisdale and surrounding areas. This role involves the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry equipment in a shop environment. The technician will be responsible for diagnosing issues, ordering parts, and ensuring all work is documented accurately. The ideal candidate will be adept at using hand and power tools, as well as computer applications for maintenance documentation. This position offers a chance to work with a reputable company committed to safety and quality in service delivery.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Heavy Equipment Technician is required.
• Experience in diagnosing and repairing construction and forestry equipment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and repair construction and forestry equipment.
• Document all machine information and actions taken on work orders.
• Ensure safety standards are met during repairs.

Skills

Diagnose and repair equipment

Use of hand and power tools

Documenting work orders

Safety assessment

Computer applications (e.g., John Deere Service Advisor)

Education

Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Tools

John Deere Service Advisor

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a Resident Heavy Equipment Technician based in Tisdale and surrounding areas (Melfort, Arborfield), reporting to our Saskatoon branch.

This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry-based equipment and attachments in a shop environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Efficiently and effectively evaluate the working condition of, diagnose, assemble/disassemble, order parts for, and repair equipment.
2. Use secondary materials and equipment safely and efficiently.
3. Use related instruments, hand and power tools, secondary equipment, and computer systems.
4. Accurately and completely document on work orders all machine information, actions taken, and time taken.
5. Continually assess service task hazards and ensure work is performed safely and to accepted standards.
6. Use computer applications and information systems (e.g., John Deere Service Advisor) to document maintenance, inspection, and diagnosis.
7. Use parts catalogues to locate parts and order them from parts personnel.
8. Road test equipment and check attachment operation as required.