Field Technician - Coquitlam, Canada - Leavitt Machinery Canada Inc.

Description

Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealers in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, we have achieved continued growth over the past 25 years.

Leavitt Machinery is an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an extensive and integrated network of rapidly growing businesses, including over 60 branches and 1300 employees.

Venturis strategically invests in visionary and values-driven organizations, with expertise in acquiring and managing leading material handling equipment dealerships supporting the construction, industrial, forestry, mining, and agricultural markets, among others.

In addition to our expanding dealership network, the Venturis portfolio includes complementary companies providing financing, freight and logistics, parts manufacturing, industrial parts supply, component rebuilding, training solutions, and marketing.

With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

The Opportunity

Leavitt Machinery is looking for a Field Technician to join our team in Coquitlam, British Columbia.

Reporting to the Service Manager, the Field Technician will be assigned to critical machinery repair tasks required by our loyal customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As a Field Technician your key responsibilities will include:

Adequately diagnose and repair heavy machinery and lift equipment as required by customers
Build relationships with customers, communicating a clear understanding of job scopes and repair requirements
Perform planned maintenance and safety inspections on a variety of material handling equipment
Conduct tasks assigned from the Dispatcher, maintaining communication and providing updates as needed
Prepare all required parts before visiting job sites
Actively communicate with the Parts department to ensure required parts are needed, including tracking orders and following up when required
Complete work order forms for assigned jobs
Adhere to warranty policies, and complete necessary warranty documentation
Report any safety incidents according to company policy
Maintain organized and tidy work environments
Maintain proper documentation as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:

Driver's license (required)
Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeyperson's ticket, or 5+ years of proven experience in a related industry (required)
Relevant Red Seal Trade Certification (preferred)
Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with external customers and internal stakeholders
Ability to travel to customer sites within local region
Must be able to gain access to Federal Government buildings through clearance screening process
Experience with the Linde product line is considered an asset

Benefits & Perks

Leavitt Machinery Canada is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees, including an employer matching RRSP plan:

Company paid medical health care plan for you and your dependents
Extended health plan - 100% employer paid
Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
Annual health care spending account
Life insurance, disability insurance, and travel insurance - 100% employer paid
Sick leave plan - 100% employer paid
Employee assistance programs
RRSP matching
Wellness days
Ongoing professional development opportunities

The base pay range for this role is: $ $47.44 per hour.

This is an onsite role based in Coquitlam, BC.

Leavitt Machinery & Venturis would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.