Heavy Equipment Technician - Journeyman

Birch Mountain EnterprisesFort McMurray, AB
Hybrid

About The Position

Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) is looking to hire Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technicians immediately for HET On Road equipment and HET Field technician for on road equipment. Operating from our Fort McKay main shop, this position involves shop and field repairs to our fleet of heavy-duty highway trucks. Candidates shall have knowledge on all aspects of heavy spec trucks with preference given to those that possess experience with water, vac, high pressure and flusher units.

Requirements

  • Must be certified as a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (min 3 years heavy truck experience)
  • Possess valid driver’s license (min class 5) with clean abstract
  • Be knowledgeable in all aspects of heavy truck repair including, but not limited to hydraulic, electronic, suspension and computer diagnosis
  • Previous or related experience with off-road equipment, specifically wiggle wagons
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills
  • OSSA (or OSSA BSO) and CSTS certification
  • Must successfully pass BME pre-employment evaluation, D&A and fit for duty pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

  • Previous or related experience with water, vac and steam trucks preferred

Responsibilities

  • Repair or replace defective parts, components or systems
  • Install new or replacement parts according to manufacturer and/or truck specification
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure work completed meets manufacturers’ specification and AB Transportation regulations
  • Completion of repair documentation including but not limited to work order, field level risk assessment, and hazard identification
  • Follow instructions for tasks assigned by shop supervisor
  • Complete daily housekeeping of assigned area or service vehicle to ensure maintenance of company image
  • Attend daily tool box and safety meetings as scheduled and adhere to corporate and site safety regulations and procedures.

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Guaranteed work
  • 11.5 hour days
  • Day and night shift
  • Multiple shift schedules available to choose from, 14/14 or 7/7
  • Overtime is paid after 8 hours a day and 44 hours per week
  • A monthly living allowance for local positions or accommodations provided on the client site
  • Company paid health and dental benefits
  • Long Term Disability and Life insurance
  • An annual health spending account
  • A company matching retirement savings plan (RSP)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee Referral Bonus program
  • Regular company BBQ's, breakfasts and opportunities to get involved with different events
  • Other perks and allowance provided
  • Discounts for various businesses in town
  • Opportunity for overtime
  • A great team of co-workers
  • Flights are provided ONLY to the client site from either Edmonton or Calgary.
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