Heavy Equipment Technician (3rd Year to Journeyman) at Rentco Equipment Ltd. – Fort St. John, British Columbia

Rentco Equipment Ltd. is a locally owned company with over 60 years of experience serving the Peace Country. Known for our reliable equipment and exceptional service, we support oilfield, construction, and homeowner clients across the region. Our reputation was built on having long-term staff who provide excellent customer service, having a well-stocked inventory of parts, sales, and rental equipment, and by hiring those who are friendly, knowledgeable, honest, and who enjoy working as part of a team.

We are currently hiring a full-time Heavy Equipment Technician (Preferably 3rd-4th year apprentice or Journeyman) to join our Fort St. John team.

As the Heavy Equipment Technician, you are responsible for:

• Accurately and efficiently completing customer and internal work orders, including engine rebuilds and hydraulic & electrical system repairs
• Completing equipment troubleshooting and diagnostic repairs using diagnostic tools to identify mechanical, electrical, and fuel system failures
• Installing new and added-on equipment and accessories
• Performing service work as required (cleaning, lubricating, etc.) by developing and following maintenance schedules
• Testing repaired equipment for proper performance
• Providing customer service by educating customers on proper equipment usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques
• Monitoring parts usage and reporting any material issues
• Completing parts requisition forms for replacement equipment, parts, and supplies
• Document work performed in detailed, readable, and accurate manner per Rentco procedures
• Traveling to customer locations to repair and/or service heavy equipment
• Providing training and mentorship to HET apprentices
  

You have the following training, skills and abilities:

• Journeyman/Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (or registered as a 3rd or 4th apprentice)
• Class 5 licence with a clean driver’s abstract
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Intermediate computer skills

Rentco Equipment Ltd, offers you:

• Competitive wages (a Journeyperson HET will earn $48.80/hr.)
• Comprehensive benefits
• RRSP/DPSP program
• Stable, year-round employment
• Employee discount & free rentals
• Promote from within policy
• Employee referral bonus
• Fantastic team to work with
• Monthly cake days to celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries
• Dealer specific training
• Tuition reimbursement for apprentices

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