Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

**About the job**

The Eurovia BC Group of Companies is currently seeking a **Heavy Duty Equipment Technician** to fill a role in a very busy shop at our Port Kells, Surrey location.

**Job Purpose**

The Heavy Duty Equipment Technician is responsible for providing repairs and preventive maintenance on road construction equipment. This position will employ logic and deductive reasoning in diagnosing and troubleshooting.

**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 mínimal supervision
- Work remotely in adverse weather conditions. Job tasks may be physically demanding lifting up to 50 lbs

**Qualifications**
- **Essential Qualifications**_
- 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
- **Desirable Qualifications**_
- Welding certificate
- Construction equipment operating ticket

**Additional Comments on the Role**
- The opportunity to maintain and repair various brands and types of equipment will be provided by working at the shop. Due to our biannual investment program, the fleet is continuously updated, therefore they will also work on a new machine equipped with the latest technologies.
- Going on Jobsites for repair will let you appreciate being part of a team dedicated to the building of the BC infrastructures.
- It will be expected that you receive calls on the weekends and at night.
- You will be given a service truck to perform the tasks.

Please note that the salary is as per the current Union contract agreement.

If you would like more information regarding this position, please stop by our shop or contact us at 604-455-3300.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Stock options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Surrey, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

Work Location: One location