Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

BA Blacktop Ltd. is looking for a skilled Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will perform repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of road construction equipment and use logical thinking and troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve mechanical issues.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performing assemblies, preventative maintenance, repairs, and complete overhauls on heavy equipment
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized or other testing equipment to determine the extent of repair required
• Make recommendations regarding the extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement
• Think logically and keep up with changes in technology
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals
• Understand BA Blacktop safety policy and perform tasks in a safe manner
• Propose modifications on the existing asset that can extend or improve their operation
• Document the repair or the major preventive maintenance operation in the “out inspection form” and/or the timesheet with the actions taken, parts ordered, and time taken
• Clearly inform the shop foreman about the progress of the repairs
• Inspect the shop equipment
• Motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision
• Work remotely in adverse weather conditions. Job tasks may be physically demanding lifting up to 50 lbs

Essential Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification
• Red Seal certificate is an asset
• 3+ years in a similar field in the repair or maintenance of heavy equipment
• Valid driving license
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail
• Respect other team members
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrate ability to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline-driven environment

Desirable Qualifications

• Welding certificate
• Construction equipment operating ticket

Additional Comments on the Role

• The opportunity to maintain and repair various brands and types of equipment will be provided by working at the shop.
• The fleet is constantly being renewed; therefore, the HET Technician must be able to adapt to new technologies.
• Field HET technicians are provided with a truck to perform the tasks.
• Field HET Technicians are regularly on call every night and on weekends to support operations.

Location: Port Kells, Surrey, BC

Pay: CA$48.09 - CA$53.09 per hour

If you’re a skilled technician committed to keeping equipment running safely and efficiently, we want to hear from you!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why us?

• Competitive Union wages.
• Union Benefits and Pension.
• Safe and supportive work environment.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.

Entity

BA Blacktop, part of VINCI Construction Canada, was founded in the Province of British Columbia in 1956. We have grown to become a major general contractor and design-builder, with a progressive and multi-disciplined group of companies delivering specialized paving, concrete, milling, reclaiming and recycling services, as well as multi-span bridge construction and innovative concrete structure solutions to clients throughout British Columbia.