Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

At EllisDon, we're constantly pushing the limits of what we've done in the past - propelling ourselves toward bigger and better opportunities, while exploring new market sectors and services. So, it only seems natural that we'd hire people who have their own voice and aren't afraid to use it. These are people who are simultaneously critical, creative and captivated by construction. They make our business their business and follow a path that with continuous learning and an innovative spirit leads them to be recognized as leaders in the industry. We hire these types of people knowing they are as diverse as we are, and they come on board because they share our core values. Then we simply give them the freedom to take their career further.

Key Information:

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM -5:30 PM. (8 Hours regular time, 2 hours over time)
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends. (on-call rotation)
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

• Operate service truck in field.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• Be able to Repair and maintain all makes of heavy construction equipment. (Dozers, Bulldozers, Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Scrapers, Water Wagons, Motor Graders, Compaction Rollers, Articulated Trucks) is required.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
• Service attachments and working tools.
• Verify and repair emission control systems.
• Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation.
• Instruct apprentices.
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks.
• Communicate with site management to coordinate maintenance priorities.
• Promote safety awareness by ensuring compliance with corporate health and safety policies and procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance.
• Operate/drive heavy equipment safely at the work site requirements.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

• Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician Certification or be eligible to obtain the Certification.
• Completion of a three-to five-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over three years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college, or industry courses in heavy equipment repair is required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting/repairing CAT is an asset.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting/repairing John Deere and Hitachi equipment is an asset
• Experience in Heavy Civil Earthworks Construction and/or Infrastructure is required.
• A valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's License or equivalent is required.
• A driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
• Class 3 Driver's License with air brakes is an asset.
• Ability to handle up to 23 kg. (50 lbs.)
• A reliable means of transportation is required.
• Proficient English language skills required.

Education: Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician Certification or equivalent required.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.