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Heavy Equipment Technician, Journeyperson
(Lead Hand)
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Technician maintains, repairs, and rebuilds heavy equipment in a safe, efficient, and capable manner in our Saskatoon branch. This position will have Lead Hand responsibilities which include supporting technicians to work in a safe, efficient and capable manner.
This position will work a 5x2 rotation from 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Duties included, but not limited to:
- Troubleshoot complex hydraulic, electrical, electronic, and mechanical issues.
- Assist in repairing equipment in a timely and financially responsible manner.
- Think logically and keep up with changes in technology.
- Complete paperwork required in a timely manner in order to support technical warranty claims.
- Interpret work orders and technical manuals.
- Guide, support, and mentor shop personnel.
- Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety.
- Be motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 5 years experience as a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician.
- Construction, forestry, and heavy equipment repair experience.
- Supervisory experience an asset
- Experience working with Komatsu and Wirtgen equipment is an asset.
- Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification
Additional Skills
- Instruct apprentices
Specific Skills
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance
- Determine extent of repair required
- Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
- Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Service attachments and working tools
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Medical exam
- Drug test
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