Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Job summary
Permanent contract
Surrey
Salary: Not specified
Skills & expertise
Mechanical skills
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Job description

BA Blacktop Ltd. is looking for a skilled Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of road construction equipment and use logical thinking and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve mechanical issues.

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 minimal supervision
  • Work remotely in adverse weather conditions. Job tasks may be physically demanding lifting up to 50 lbs

Preferred experience

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.
  • The fleet is constantly being renewed; therefore, the HET Technician must be able to adapt to new technologies.
  • Field HET technicians are provided with a truck to perform the tasks.
  • Field HET Technicians are regularly on call every night and on weekends to support operations.

Location: Port Kells, Surrey, BC

Pay: CA$48.09 - CA$53.09 per hour

If you’re a skilled technician committed to keeping equipment running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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