Shop Technician (Heavy Duty Mechanic)

Portland Tractor Inc; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the heavy equipment rebuild industry is seeking a Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment) in Grande Prairie, Alberta. This role involves performing mechanical maintenance and ensuring effective communication with service teams. The company offers competitive pay with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Company paid medical health care plan

Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage

Annual health care spending account

Life insurance and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

RRSP matching

Qualifications

• Red Seal Heavy Duty, Diesel Engine or Provincial Trade Certification (Canada).
• Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience is a strong asset.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance on a variety of material handling equipment.
• Complete work order forms as required.
• Communicate with Shop Lead and Service Manager regarding service jobs.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Strong computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Red Seal Heavy Duty Certification

Job description

Portland Tractor Inc. was established in 1976 and has since become a leader in the heavy equipment rebuild industry. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

Portland Tractor is an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an extensive and integrated network of businesses, including over 60+ branches and 1400+ employees.

The Opportunity

Portland Tractor Inc. is looking for a Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment) to join our team in Grande Prairie, Alberta. As the Shop Technician you will be responsible for completing a variety of machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As the Shop Technician your key responsibilities will include:

• Performing mechanical maintenance on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery
• Ensuring all parts are present before beginning a service job; tracking and following up on parts for ongoing service jobs
• Completing work order forms as required
• Communicating with the Shop Lead, Shop Coordinator, Service Manager, or Technical Support Center regarding service jobs and repair needs
• Following established warranty processes and completing necessary warranty paperwork
• Seeking out additional repair opportunities on retail jobs
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

• Red Seal Heavy Duty, Diesel Engine, or Provincial Trade Certification (Canada)
• Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience a strong asset
• Valid driver’s license required
• High School Diploma
• Strong computer skills and troubleshooting skills
• CAT ET & SIS experience an asset
  
  

Benefits & Perks

Portland Tractor Inc. is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

• Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
• Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
• Annual health care spending account
• Life insurance, disability insurance, and travel insurance – 100% employer paid
• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid
• Employee assistance programs
• RRSP matching
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Fuel card
  
  

The base pay for this role is: $47.00 per hour

This is an onsite role based in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Portland Tractor Inc. & Venturis would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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