Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive)

Leavitt Machinery; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & vision

Health spending account

RRSP matching

Life insurance

Sick leave

Employee assistance

Job summary

Leavitt Machinery in Edmonton, Alberta, invites applications for a Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive). You will perform maintenance and repairs on material handling equipment, diagnose issues, track parts, and communicate with the team to ensure timely service.

We require at least 5 years of repair experience and a valid Journeyperson ticket or Red Seal. Onsite role with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits; RRSP matching offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience in a related industry.
• Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson’s ticket or a Relevant Red Seal Trade Certification.
• Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing and servicing electric engines is a strong asset.
• Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience an asset.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong aptitude for learning and applying mechanical and technical concepts.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
• High school diploma
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Performing mechanical maintenance on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery
• Diagnosing and completing equipment repairs in a timely manner, providing a variety of repair options that best meet customer needs
• Tracking parts for ongoing service jobs
• Completing work order forms
• Communicating with the Shop Coordinator, Shop Lead, Service Manager, and Technical Support Center regarding service jobs and repair needs
• Proactively identifying maintenance and repair opportunities for equipment
• Following established warranty processes

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Hydraulics

Electrical engine service

Aerial platform & lift trucks

Communication skills

Problem solving

Driver’s license

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma

Provincial Heavy Duty/Automotive Journeyperson ticket (Red Seal)

Job description

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Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive)

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years. 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.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machineryis looking for a mechanically skilled Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive Mechanic) to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta. As the Shop Technician, you will be responsible for completing a variety of heavy equipment repair tasks required by our loyal customers.

As the Shop Technician your key responsibilities will include:

• Performing mechanical maintenance on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery


• Diagnosing and completing equipment repairs in a timely manner, providing a variety of repair options that best meet customer needs


• Tracking parts for ongoing service jobs


• Completing work order forms


• Communicating with the Shop Coordinator, Shop Lead, Service Manager, and Technical Support Center regarding service jobs and repair needs


• Proactively identifying maintenance and repair opportunities for equipment


• Following established warranty processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

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

• At least 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience in a related industry


• Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson’s ticket or a Relevant Red Seal Trade Certification


• Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing and servicing electric engines is a strong asset


• Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience an asset


• Strong communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders


• Excellent problem-solving skills and strong aptitude for learning and applying mechanical and technical concepts


• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude


• High school diploma


• Valid driver’s license

Leavitt Machinery 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, short term disability, and travel insurance


• Sick leave plan – 100% employer paid


• Employee assistance programs


• RRSP matching

The base pay range for this role is: $47.63 to $54.86 per hour depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Edmonton, Alberta .

Leavitt Machinery 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.