Heavy Equipment Technician (Field or Shop)

Adcock Equipment has quickly grown to become a leader in selling quality aerial work platforms and telehandlers to a diverse customer base throughout Canada. We are looking to find a career-minded Heavy Equipment Technician (Field or Shop) to join our Langley (Aldergrove) team!

Role and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot defects in heavy duty equipment
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop and road calls when required
• Repair and adjust hydraulic pumps, safety switches, and any other necessary mechanical components
• Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Inspect, repair and adjust gasoline and diesel powered units
• Install and align engines and machinery
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliance
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
• Other mechanical repair work as required

Requirements :

• Prefer Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician’s technical training, aerial experience or well rounded mechanical skills
• The ideal applicant will have prior experience in resealing hydraulic cylinders and hydrodynamic components.
• Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics and electrical systems, including schematics and diagnostics
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment
• Experience with routine maintenance operations
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Computer literate
• Previous AWP, telehandler, forklift, crane, compressor, and generator experience looked on favorably

Work Conditions

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• PPE required at all times
• Overtime as required
• Hazards associated with the trade
• Work both indoors and outdoors
• May be exposed to construction sites

What we offer :

• Competitive wage and benefits package; wage based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid vacation time
• Guaranteed full time hours. Optional overtime
• Boot allowance
• Training bonus
• Factory training with companies such as Skyjack, Genie, Xtreme, Snorkel and more
• Potential to get in early with a company poised for expansion and growth within Western Canada.
• 7AM Start time M-F, helps beat traffic.
• Weekends OFF
• Home every night

Salary : From $45.00 per hour

Benefits :

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Application question(s):

• Are you a Canadian citizen or legally entitled to work in Canada within 30 days?
• Do you have any boom lift, scissor lift, telehandler or crane experience?
• Do you have a preference for shop or field work?
• We understand that good heavy equipment technicians are in demand, and your time in valuable. With that being said is there a hourly rate you would need in order to be comfortable joining out team should both parties feel were both a good fit?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)
• Red Seal (preferred)

Work Location: In person