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, opportunities for advancement, extensive training, and educational opportunities.

Heavy Equipment Technician Job Description :

The successful applicant will :

Perform inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs of truck and trailer combinations.

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

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 (Heavy Equipment Technician) certification or minimum 4th 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 or willing to apply

Strong attention to detail

Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Strong attention to detail

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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