Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Reporting to the Maintenance Foreman, the Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician is responsible for repairing, troubleshooting, adjusting, overhauling, and maintaining mobile heavy-duty equipment on an
active civil construction site.

Job Responsibilities:

• Check bulldozers, excavators, cranes, haul trucks, graders and other heavy construction equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine
  extent of repair required
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear
• Adjust, repair and/or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers'
  specifications
• Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment
• Service attachments and working tools
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks
• Supervise, coach and mentor apprentices
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Working Conditions

• Must be physically fit and able to work in remote camp locations (including West Pine Quarry located approximately 75km from Chetwynd)
• Outdoor work subject to extreme weather changes
• Must be willing to work 12 hour shifts, day and night
• Physically able to work outdoors performing hard labour tasks
• Must be able to access/board equipment in areas with uneven ground, snow and soft ground/surface water

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings
• Must be team player and must be willing to participate in company safety and production
  requirements
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of inventory control and inventory systems for parts management
• Familiarity with active construction sites
• Completion of a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician apprenticeship and registration as a BC or Red Seal Journeyman – ticket required
• Experience with Caterpillar equipment i.e. haul truck, dozer, excavators, etc.
• Must have a valid drivers licence
• Experience with Heavy Duty Equipment Technician al work in a construction or mining environment
• Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics and electrical, including schematics and diagnostics.
• Experience with routine maintenance operations
• Able to pass any pre-access screening, including a Drug and Alcohol test
• Experience with civil construction, earthworks and concrete are all assets
• CSTS and other safety certifications are assets
• Previous experience on dam construction or large civil projects would be considered an asset

To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to labourrelations@prhp.ca with the subject Heavy Duty Equipment Technician.