Heavy Equipment Technician

Border Paving Ltd. is committed to providing exciting and rewarding careers. We are always looking to strengthen our team and generate sustainable quality employment.

We offer a safe work environment, competitive wages, benefits, safety-based awards, a profit share program, participation in our company share ownership program, opportunities for advancement, extensive training, and educational opportunities.

The successful applicant will :

• Perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of truck, trailer combinations and various off road equipment including compaction equipment, dozers, excavators, graders, loaders and paving equipment
• Diagnosing electrical, hydraulic and mechanical troubles
• Perform preventative, planned and unplanned maintenance, repair, overhaul, trouble shoot and test mechanical and electronic equipment according to company standards
• Complete maintenance records and documentations as required
• Work in a shop setting when not in the field
• Work from a service truck in the field as required with possible overnight stays
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve participation in other areas of technical and field support, as required.
• Perform duties in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner
• Other duties as required

The successful applicant MUST HAVE

• Alberta HET certification or minimum 3rd year apprentice or out of province HET certification with Interprovincial Red Seal
• Your own tools
• Basic welding knowledge and skills (welding certification is an asset)
• Minimum Class 5 license with clean abstract (valid Class 1 License is an asset)
• Licensed CVIP certification is an asset
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and shift priorities as required
• Requires a flexible work schedule including overtime and weekend work during the construction season (May - November)
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• Be in good physical shape in order to work in physically demanding conditions

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