Heavy Equipment Technician

1 week ago

Coaldale, Canada Ground Breakers Construction Full time

**Role Overview**:
Although we are ideally looking for someone with experience. We are willing to train someone who is self motivated with a strong mechanical aptitude.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Follow all company safety policies and practices
- Perform diagnostic, repairs and preventative maintenance for a variety of equipment including passenger vehicles, highway tractors and construction equipment
- Perform CVIP Inspections
- Work on all components, including engines, electrical controls and systems, power train, hydraulics, brakes, steering, suspension, transmissions, fueling and other systems
- Perform basic and complex diagnosis of systems through the use of diagnostic scanning tools, computer software and traditional methods
- Inspect equipment for wear, leaks, or damage and report any potential issues to the Shop Foreman
- Diagnose mechanical problems and suggest appropriate repair actions
- Test and inspect equipment to ensure repairs are completed thoroughly
- Ensure tools, equipment, and the lube truck are stocked and maintained in a clean and safe condition
- Train operators on proper maintenance and greasing of equipment
- Communicate with division foreman on timelines regarding downtime

**Skills**
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license with acceptable drivers abstract (Class 1 an asset)
- 2+ years of experience working on off-highway equipment (loaders, excavators, skid steers, etc)
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis
- Previous experience in producing high-quality work with maintaining a variety of heavy equipment
- Problem-solving skills with a strong knowledge of heavy equipment systems
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Able to perform work in various environments, including shops, outdoors, and construction sites
- Physical ability to perform hands-on tasks in various weather conditions
- Able to understand written and verbal instructions in English
- Use of a cell phone with the ability to be trained on multiple apps

**About Ground Breakers**:
Ground Breakers Construction is a locally owned and family operated company, founded in 2006. We provide asphalt paving, underground construction, and earthworks to Southern Alberta and surrounding areas. We also offer retail sales of landscaping rock and other rock product.

Our mission is to maintain the highest level of quality construction services at a reasonable price. We strive to maintain the highest level of professionalism, integrity, and fairness in our relationships with our customers, suppliers and employees.

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

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- Which types of Heavy Equipment have you worked on?
- Do you have a class 5 drivers license with a clean driving record?
- Would you consider yourself to have a strong mechanical aptitude? If so, please explain.

**Experience**:

- Heavy Equipment Technician: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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