Heavy Equipment Technician

1 week ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada City Wide Towing Full time $31,200 - $104,000 per year

City Wide Towing has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a hands-on and experienced Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team in Calgary. Reporting to the Shop Manager, this position will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and providing repairs to tow trucks/wreckers, loaders, skid steers, highway tractors and trailers.

Responsibilities

  • Always Demonstrating high safety standards and safe work practices
  • Working in accordance with ULS policies and procedures
  • Working within a team to assist in the management of repairs.
  • Troubleshooting and servicing Heavy Wreckers, Tow trucks, Deck trucks, Highway tractors, highway trailers, Excavators, Wheel loaders, Skid steers, Wide area mowers, Sanders and Snow plow equipment in a shop environment or in the field, as required
  • Utilizing manuals and diagnostic programs to perform work duties.
  • Working with Supply chain to ensure consumables are in stock.
  • Maintaining and tracking work orders online
  • Utilizing mechanical lifting devices and winches
  • Utilizing Hydrostatic tools and equipment
  • Ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the shop

Conditions and Characteristics

  • We have Night and Weekend Shifts available (night premium is included)
  • Working within both indoor and outdoor work environments; ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures, dusty and noisy work environments.
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Considerable standing, walking, squatting, pushing/pulling, grasping, lifting and reaching.
  • Some climbing, sitting and driving.
  • Manual and finger dexterity as well as eye-hand and foot coordination
  • Ability to perform tasks involving heavy lifting/carrying of items up to 50lbs.

Basic/Required Qualifications

  • Valid Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
  • Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience
  • Valid Class 5 Driver's License (Driver's abstract will be required for verification upon hire)
  • Can supply own tools.
  • Ability to read and comprehend work orders.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to manage tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Demonstrated willingness to learn and succeed.
  • Ability to take direction and work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency with computer maintenance programs
  • First Aid Training
  • Hydraulic experience
  • Diesel engine diagnostic experience.

· This description is meant to outline the general nature and scope of the work associated with this position. It should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and required skills. Employees may be asked to take on additional tasks outside of their typical responsibilities as needed.

· Must have reliable transportation, as the office location is not accessible by public transportation.

· The base salary offered will be based on the successful candidate's relevant experience, skills, and competencies, while also considering internal equity.

Join our Team. Let's get growing together.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.00-$50.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Vision care
  • Wellness program

Application question(s):

  • Do you prefer the night or weekend shift?

Education:

  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Experience:

  • Heavy Duty Mechanic: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 5 License (required)

Work Location: In person



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