Heavy Equipment Technician

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada DeFord Contracting Inc. Full time

Join our Team and gear up for an exciting career

DeFord Contracting Inc. is looking for an _experienced and hardworking _**Heavy Equipment Technician **for Civil Construction city projects in and around the Greater Edmonton Area.

**Why work for DeFord Contracting Inc.?**
- We offer top wages based on experience.
- We have a comprehensive benefits package (extended healthcare, dental care, vision care, life insurance, employee assistance program, etc.) for all employees.
- We hold many fun company events (including holiday parties and summer BBQ’s) throughout the year, including family friendly ones
- We operate in a team-oriented environment, all within a very supportive and positive working environment.

**Responsibilities**:

- Trouble shooting equipment and perform equipment repairs
- Interface with field staff in order to diagnose repairs
- Work with the Fleet Manager on various tasks
- Provide support with reference to on-site safety requirements
- Act as a leader and mentor for other members of the shop

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum 2-5 years’ experience - **experience** working in **civil construction is considered an asset**:

- Experience working on highway commercial vehicles, _considered an asset_
- Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
- Understanding of the Caterpillar product line, _considered an asset_
- Must possess a strong dedication to safety
- Engine and/or component rebuilding experience, _considered an asset_
- Transmission or Hydraulic testing, _considered an asset_
- Ability to perform tasks with mínimal supervision
- _Some_ computer skills needed
- Reliable transportation and a positive attitude

Permeant

DeFord Contracting Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment, where all of our employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We seek to fully integrate the principles of Employment Equity and build a workforce that reflects the diversity in the communities in which we live and serve.
- Key words: shop mechanic, heavy duty mechanic, heavy equipment servicing, heavy equipment mechanic, mechanic_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- mechanical: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Interprovincial Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Certification (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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