Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop

Job summary

The technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty construction and forestry equipment within a shop environment. They must also document all work performed, order necessary parts, and ensure all tasks are completed safely according to company standards.

Job details

Brandt is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician for our Dryden Construction & Forestry location. 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 heavy-duty 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 Heavy Duty Equipment technician trade or equivalent designated trade preferred Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment considered an asset Experience with electrical diagnosis /troubleshooting and aftertreatment systems considered an asset Must be committed to customer service and service excellence 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

The technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy-duty construction and forestry equipment within a shop environment. They must also document all work performed, order necessary parts, and ensure all tasks are completed safely according to company standards.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment and possess a Journeyperson certification in the Heavy Duty Equipment technician trade. Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and the ability to use diagnostic computer systems are highly preferred.

Benefits

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

Listed skills

• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Preventive Maintenance · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy equipment repair
• Equipment maintenance
• Electrical diagnosis
• Troubleshooting
• Aftertreatment systems
• John Deere Service Advisor
• Diagnostic tools
• Preventive maintenance
• Technical documentation
• Parts catalog usage
• Safety compliance
• Customer service

Job areas

• Trades
• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Engineering