Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
- Surrey, BC, Canada
Pay: CA$48.09 - CA$53.09 per hour · Full-time
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- Pay: CA$48.09 - CA$53.09 per hour
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Original job description
BA Blacktop Ltd. is looking for a skilled Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of road construction equipment and use logical thinking and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve mechanical issues.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
Pay: CA$48.09 - CA$53.09 per hour
If you’re a skilled technician committed to keeping equipment running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
- Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs, and complete overhauls on heavy equipment
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required
- Make recommendations regarding the extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement
- Think logically and keep up with changes in technology
- Interpret work orders and technical manuals
- Understand BA Blacktop safety policy and perform tasks in a safe manner
- Propose modifications on the existing asset that can extend or improve their operation
- Document the repair or the major preventive maintenance operation in the “out inspection form” and/or the timesheet with the actions taken, parts ordered, and time taken
- Clearly inform the shop foreman about the progress of the repairs
- Inspect the shop equipment
- Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision
- Work remotely in adverse weather conditions. Job tasks may be physically demanding lifting up to 50 lbs
- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification
- Red Seal certificate is an asset
- 3+ years in a similar field in the repair or maintenance of heavy equipment
- Valid driving license
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Respect other team members
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Demonstrate ability to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment
- Welding certificate
- Construction equipment operating ticket
- The opportunity to maintain and repair various brands and types of equipment will be provided by working at the shop.
- The fleet is constantly being renewed; therefore, the HET Technician must be able to adapt to new technologies.
- Field HET technicians are provided with a truck to perform the tasks.
- Field HET Technicians are regularly on call every night and on weekends to support operations.
Pay: CA$48.09 - CA$53.09 per hour
If you’re a skilled technician committed to keeping equipment running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
- Competitive Union wages.
- Union Benefits and Pension.
- Safe and supportive work environment.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Employee recognition programs.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Perform assembly, preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on road construction equipment, diagnosing faults and recommending repairs or improvements. Document work and parts, communicate repair progress to the shop foreman, inspect shop equipment, and follow safety procedures while working in shop or field conditions.
Requirements
Requires Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification, a valid driver's license, and at least three years of relevant heavy equipment repair or maintenance experience; a Red Seal certificate is an asset. Candidates should be able to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings, use Microsoft Office, communicate effectively, and work independently or as part of a team.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Fault Diagnosis
- Equipment Overhauls
- Electrical, Hydraulic, And Mechanical Drawings
- Technical Manual Interpretation
- Microsoft Office
- Work Order Interpretation
- Repair Documentation
- Prioritization
- Multitasking
- Written And Verbal Communication
- Attention To Detail
- Independent And Teamwork
- Adaptability To New Technologies
Benefits
- Union Benefits
- Pension
- Safe And Supportive Work Environment
- Career Growth And Development Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programs
Visa sponsorship
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- Trades
- Construction
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician
- Red Seal
- Road Construction Equipment
- Equipment Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Overhauls
- Fault Diagnosis
- Troubleshooting
- Computerized Testing Equipment
- Work Orders
- Technical Manuals
- Electrical Drawings
- Hydraulic Drawings
- Mechanical Drawings
- Microsoft Office
- Safety Policy
- Repair Documentation
- Shop Equipment Inspection
- Field Service
- Welding Certificate
- Construction Equipment Operating Ticket
- On-Call Support
- Construction
- Heavy Equipment