Heavy Equipment Technician

Your newpany

Our client operates at the leading edge of innovation and offers advanced technologies that keep job sites running safely, efficiently and productively - even in extreme conditions.

As one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world, they believe their continued growth is a result of their highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace.

They serve the construction, forestry, mining & utilities sectors, and aremitted to safety as their number one priority.

Our client is proud to be recognized with the Associated Equipment Distributors Technician of the Year Award for Canada, 2019.

Due to growth, they are seeking heavy equipment mechanic to join their growing yet established team. As an advocate of lifetime career growth, you will receive training and opportunities for promotion as you grow.

Location

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

Your new role

Your team will be like family, and you’ll be working alongside many people who have enjoyed multiyear employment with thepany.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs andplete overhauls on heavy equipment.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions usingputerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required.
• Make rmendations regarding the extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement.
• Think logically and keep up with changes in technology.
• Interpret work order and technical manuals.
• Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety.
• 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. Confined space work is required.

What you'll need to succeed

The successful candidate will possess a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification. Equivalentbinations of education and experience may be considered.

Other requirements include :

• Strongmitment to safety
• Experience in repair / maintenance of heavy equipment
• Strong written and verbalmunication
• Some positions may require the ability to travel and meet customer site requirements.
• Experience with Komatsu equipment is considered an asset.
• The Interprovincial Red Seal is considered an asset.

This position requires us to regularly work at our customers’ locations. Below are the current requirements from our customers that all candidates need to be able toplete to gain access to their worksite :

• Pre-employment Medical
• Drug and Alcohol check
• Drivers Abstract
• Employment Verification

What you'll get in return

Our client is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, offeringpetitive wages (all are over $45 / hr for those qualified),prehensive benefits, learning opportunities, apprenticeship programs,pany matched RRSP and more! Perks include discount programs, a wellness program, a social club and free parking.

You will benefit from personal growth and add to your skills through regular OEM training on industry-leading equipment.