Heavy Equipment Technician (Bobcat of the Peace) in Grande Prairie, Alberta at Rentco Equipment Ltd.

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

We are currently looking for a full-time Heavy Equipment Technician (2ndd-4th year apprentice or Journeyman) to join our Service team.
As the Heavy Equipment Technician, you are responsible for:

• Troubleshooting and completing diagnostic repairs
• Completing the installation of new and added on equipment
• Cleaning, lubricating, and other maintenance work
• Ordering replacement equipment, parts, and supplies
• Maintaining a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
• Traveling to customer locations to diagnose, service, and repair equipment

You have the following skills and education:

• Journeyman/Journeyperson Heavy Duty Technician, or a registered 2nd- 4th year HET apprentice with your own tools. A Journeyman/Journeyperson Automotive Technician with heavy equipment experience may be considered.
• Class 5 drivers’ licence with a clean abstract and the ability to go on service calls when required
• Experience working on bobcats, loaders, generators, man-lifts, etc.
• Knowledge of power, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to be flexible and to work well under pressure

You are able to work in the following conditions:

• 40 hours a week plus on-call and overtime when required
• Working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, both at our shop and at customer locations
• Lifting up to 50lbs.
• Working while wearing PPE required including steel-toed boots and safety glasses

Bobcat of the Peace offers:

• Competitive wages- a Journeyman HET will earn $48.80/hr
• Comprehensive benefits
• RRSP/DPSP program
• Stable, year-round employment with great hours (Monday-Friday from 8:00- 5:00 pm with occasional over time)
• Tuition Reimbursement for apprenticeships
• Dealer specific training
• Free rentals and employee discount
• Promote from within policy
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Fantastic team to work with
• Monthly cake days to celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries

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