Heavy Equipment Technician

Job summary

Responsible for the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of construction and forestry equipment and attachments. This includes documenting work orders, ordering parts, and ensuring all tasks are performed safely to accepted standards.

Job details

Brandt is currently seeking a Resident Heavy Equipment Technician based in Estevan, reporting to the our Regina Construction and Forestry Location. This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments. 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 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.

What you’ll do

Responsible for the repair, maintenance, and diagnosis of construction and forestry equipment and attachments. This includes documenting work orders, ordering parts, and ensuring all tasks are performed safely to accepted standards.

Requirements

Preferred candidates are Certified Journeypersons in the construction and forestry equipment technician trade with previous mechanical experience. Must be able to meet physical demands, including lifting up to 50 pounds and performing overhead work.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • On-the-job training • Educational opportunities • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Company matching pension • RRSP programs

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Road Testing · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Equipment Diagnosis
• Equipment Repair
• Assembly and Disassembly
• Parts Ordering
• Hand and Power Tools
• John Deere Service Advisor
• Customer Service
• Safety Assessment
• Technical Documentation
• Road Testing

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Engineering