Heavy Equipment Technician, Journeyman - Red Deer County, Canada - CEDA

Description

CEDA's shop in Red Deer offers a first-class culture of professionals, great equipment and our mandate of doing the work right the first time is the pride we bring to the shop every day.

This Heavy Equipment Technician, Journeyman position will be based out of our shop at #24, 38403 Burnt Lake Crescent, Red Deer, AB. Travel and accommodation will not be provided to Red Deer.

The type of interesting equipment with specialty components combined with the tools needed to do great work are a few reasons our shop team loves working here.

What we offer:

• Excellent benefits and matching pension contributions starting on your first day
• Annual heath care spending account
• Competitive wages.
• Shift will be 5X2 (Monday to Friday) with 8 hour day shifts (No nights)
• OT eligible
• A clean and well equipped shop located right in Red Deer
• We pride ourselves on safety and quality.
• Full time, year round work with an excellent team completing all repairs in house, allowing continuous growth and skill development

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance on Highway tractors and trailers (Peterbilt, Kenworth), trailer mounted specialty pumper units
• Ongoing diagnostic and repair of diesel engines & after treatment. (Cummins, CAT, Mercedes)
• Hydraulic & PTO diagnostic and repair
• Clutches, transmissions & differentials
• Commercial Vehicle Inspections
• Troubleshoot issues, inspect equipment and replace or repair defective parts
• Interpret work orders
• Manage shop and delegate work
• Attend daily tool box and safety meetings as scheduled and adhere to corporate and site safety regulations.

Role Specifications:

• Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyman required
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with no more than 5 demerits in the last 3 years is required
• Class 1 driver's license would be an asset
• Experience in hydraulic, electrical, and pump systems is an asset
• Able to provide a negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Must be able to provide your own tools

Skills:

• You're happiest working in a team, sharing a laugh with your coworkers and getting the job done safely
• You're meticulous – you have no problem completing the required paperwork for projects and jobs
• Good communication skills, enjoy doing precision work, and solving problems
• Your knowledge of Cummins, CAT and Mercedes engines would be an asset

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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