Heavy Equipment Technician (OFF Road)

Creative Industries•Fort McMurray, AB

4d•CA$60 - CA$68•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Service Manager, the HET (Off Road) is responsible to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of our Off Road fleet, as well as, external customer equipment. The incumbent will troubleshoot major and minor mechanical problems, as well as repair and adjust all necessary mechanical components. The incumbent will conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission, vision and values of CILTD, as well as adherence to all established Policies and Procedures. Multiple Shift Availability; rotation of 7 days on, 7 days off.

Requirements

Grade twelve (12) Diploma or General Educational Diploma ‘GED’ equivalency is required;
A valid Alberta Journeyman Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate OR, an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Technician (Off Road);
Minimum two (2) years Off Road experience post Journeyman certification on Dozers, Graders and Excavators;
Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License, along with a clean five (3) year driver’s abstract is required;
Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills and abilities;
Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner;
Proven understanding of safe work practices and mitigating risk;
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize job responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment;
General knowledge of computer applications; and,
Must have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

Strong electrical and hydraulic knowledge is preferred;

Responsibilities

Perform troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, failure analysis, parts inspections, diagnostic analysis, component change outs on a variety of off road equipment;
Ensure repairs and maintenance are being completed in a safe, cost and time effective manner and as per manufacturers specifications if applicable;
Execute maintenance services and repairs as scheduled by the Service Manager;
Maintain maintenance reports and documentation;
Report all incidents, damage and near-misses immediately; and,
Other relatable duties as required.