Job Description
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 (Preferably 3 rd -4 th 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 Heavy Duty Technician, or a registered 3 rd or 4 th year HET apprentice with your own tools
- 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 and 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
Job Tags
Full time, Apprenticeship, Remplacement, Local area, Flexible hours, Monday to friday,