Heavy Equipment Technician (Bobcat of the Peace)

Job Description

Bobcat of the Peace, a division of Rentco Equipment Ltd., is a fast-paced local company with over 60 years of dedicated service to Grande Prairie and the Peace Country. As a leading dealership, we specialize in Bobcat, Develon Heavy Equipment, Bobcat forklifts, Precision Trailers, and Grasshopper products. Our robust sales and service teams, coupled with a comprehensive parts inventory, ensure exceptional support for our valued customers <br /><br /> We are currently looking for a full-time Heavy Equipment Technician (Preferably 3 rd -4 th year apprentice or Journeyman) to join our Service team. <br /> As the Heavy Equipment Technician, you are responsible for: <ul><li> Troubleshooting and completing diagnostic repairs </li><li> Completing the installation of new and added on equipment </li><li> Cleaning, lubricating, and other maintenance work </li><li> Ordering replacement equipment, parts, and supplies </li><li> Maintaining a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques </li><li> Traveling to customer locations to diagnose, service, and repair equipment </li></ul> You have the following skills and education: <ul><li> Journeyman/Journeyperson Heavy Duty Technician, or a registered 3 rd or 4 th year HET apprentice with your own tools. A Journeyman/Journeyperson Automotive Technician with heavy equipment experience may be considered. </li><li> Class 5 drivers' licence with a clean abstract and the ability to go on service calls when required </li><li> Experience working on bobcats, loaders, generators, man-lifts, etc. </li><li> Knowledge of power, electrical, and hydraulic systems </li><li> Ability to be flexible and to work well under pressure </li></ul> You are able to work in the following conditions: <ul><li> 40 hours a week plus on-call and overtime when required </li><li> Working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, both at our shop and at customer locations </li><li> Lifting up to 50lbs. </li><li> Working while wearing PPE required including steel-toed boots and safety glasses </li></ul> Bobcat of the Peace offers: <ul><li> Competitive wages- A Journeyman HET will earn $48.80/hr </li><li> Comprehensive benefits </li><li> RRSP/DPSP program </li><li> Stable, year-round employment with great hours (Monday-Friday from 8:00- 5:00 pm with occasional over time) </li><li> Tuition Reimbursement for apprenticeships </li><li> Dealer specific training </li><li> Free rentals and employee discount </li><li> Promote from within policy </li><li> Employee Referral Bonus </li><li> Fantastic team to work with </li><li> Monthly cake days to celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries </li></ul><br /> You're busy-and we get that! To save time, ensure a great fit from the start, and make sure your resume reaches the right person, please apply online through our careers page and complete the screening questions. <br /> <p>Powered by JazzHR</p><br /><br /><p><strong>Compensation details:</strong> 39.04-48.8 Hourly Wage</p><br><br><p>PI846edebfb9a8-0141</p>