Heavy Equipment Technician - Journeyperson, Cariboo and West Okanagan (100 Mile House)

With a legacy of over 90 years, we continue to grow and strengthen our presence in the 7 countries where we operate, with more than 100 units and representation of leading brands in our business areas. Every day, we strive to meet market needs with excellent solutions, equipment, and services— and we believe we have the best talent to deliver on those expectations.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Your new opportunity might be right here.

Salary Range $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 annually

What's the challenge?

Service First . It’s our company slogan and you are driven to support external and internal customers with exceptional solutions. You’ll recognize that our customers’ livelihoods depend on the service they receive from our team.

Safety Minded . First and foremost– you work safely, following all safety programs and procedures – every time. We have adopted best practices when developing our systems and procedures and you’ll become a champion for consistently staying in the lines.

Certification . You have done the hard work and training required to earn certification as a Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician and you’re ready to apply all that you have learned to make Great West Equipment your customers’ first choice.

Critical Thinker . You cut to the chase by collecting and examining technical information and make decisions on what is relevant in order to pinpoint issues with different equipment systems. You will have an in-depth understanding of diagnostic tools, how to access product information, and you’ll be proficient in providing solutions to problems in a timely manner with minimal assistance. As well you will thrive on the challenge of troubleshooting and possess the ability to read various system diagrams.

Keeping Your Cool . You may need to work under pressure while maintaining a strong focus on quality service. As well, you could be working in remote areas with limited access to technical support or working in extreme weather conditions– hot, cold, raining, snowing, greasy and dusty. This can be a physical job with heavy lifting and carrying. The pace can be fast, the hours can be long during busy cycles and you may also need to work overtime. You will also realize that you need to recharge regularly – we insist that you takeyour vacation time!

Relationship Builder . You’re going to get to know your customers, their equipment, and their business. You’ll build rapport and trust and you’ll be able to provide information and solutions to keep your customers up and running.

Vigilance . Report customer satisfaction, trends and other useful information to your service supervisor. Report any possible leads for equipment sales to the sales team. Develop rapport with customers and be the eyes and ears of the branch; take opportunities to make a difference.

Mentorship . Listen actively and perform competence analysis of apprentice technicians. Identify areas for them to improve and provide on the job training to assist in their development.

Organization . This is a detail-oriented position and you have already developed personal systems for organizing your work, ensuring you are prepared with information, parts and specialty tooling prior to attending a worksite.

What do we expect from you? As our Heavy Equipment Technician, you’ll play an integral role in performing major diagnostics and major repairs and servicing all equipment in fleet with minimal supervision. You are responsible for providing the highest quality of service and complying with the company’s established policies and procedures. This position will beresponsible for developing and coaching apprentices.

Experience Required

Red Seal or Journeyperson Technician Certification

2-5 years related experience

Solid knowledge of equipment systems and repairs

Good communications skills with peers and supervisors

Basic knowledge of computer applications

Committed to continuous learning

Strong technical background and capable of communicating with technicians and customers regarding parts and service

Health&Safety Knowledge– OH&S rules and regulations guidelines

Education Required Heavy Equipment Technician Red Seal certification

What will you find here? We’re a growing business in an exciting industry. This is a full-time, permanent position and we offer a competitive compensation package, which includes full health and dental, disability, family assistance and a company-sponsored RRSP plan. You’ll have an amazing feeling of fulfillment when yourefforts drive us to become each customer’s first choice for service, equipment and parts.

Equal Opportunity Statement We foster a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment, with equal opportunities for everyone— regardless of abilities, backgrounds, identities, or cultures.

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