What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive) position at Leavitt Machinery?
Leavitt Machinery is one of the fastest growing material handling equipment dealerships in North America. With an entrepreneurial spirit, mission-driven approach, and customer-focused mindset, Leavitt has achieved consistent growth over the past 25 years. 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 mechanically skilled Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment or Automotive Mechanic) to join our team in Edmonton, Alberta. As the Shop Technician, you will be responsible for completing a variety of heavy equipment repair tasks required by our loyal customers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
As the Shop Technician your key responsibilities will include:
- Performing mechanical maintenance on a variety of material handling equipment and machinery
- Diagnosing and completing equipment repairs in a timely manner, providing a variety of repair options that best meet customer needs
- Tracking parts for ongoing service jobs
- Completing work order forms
- Communicating with the Shop Coordinator, Shop Lead, Service Manager, and Technical Support Center regarding service jobs and repair needs
- Proactively identifying maintenance and repair opportunities for equipment
- Following established warranty processes
Required Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies:
- At least 5 years of heavy equipment or automotive repair experience in a related industry
- Provincial Heavy Duty or Automotive Journeypersons ticket or a Relevant Red Seal Trade Certification
- Experience with hydraulics and diagnosing and servicing electric engines is a strong asset
- Previous aerial platform and lift truck experience an asset
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to partner effectively with external customers and internal stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong aptitude for learning and applying mechanical and technical concepts
- Strong work ethic and a positive attitude
- High school diploma
- Valid drivers license
Benefits & Perks
Leavitt Machinery 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
- Dental plan, vision plan, and prescription drug coverage
- Annual health care spending account
- Life insurance, short term disability, and travel insurance
- Sick leave plan 100% employer paid
- Employee assistance programs
- RRSP matching
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
The base pay range for this role is: $47.63 to $54.86 per hour depending on experience.
This is an onsite role based in Edmonton, Alberta. .
Leavitt Machinery 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.
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