Red Seal Heavy-Duty Mechanic

at  Westerra Equipment

Westerra Equipment has been selling, renting, and fixing equipment for over 100 years. We also train people in all corners of British Columbia on how to operate machinery safely and effectively. From forklifts to skid steers, excavators, loaders and dump trucks, Westerra Equipment services industries such as warehousing, milling, construction, forestry, recycling and more with their equipment needs. Join our award-winning company and experience working at a Gold Certified Canada’s Best Managed Company, and one of BC’s Top Employers.
Reporting directly to the Service Manager, the Heavy-Duty Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and overseeing repairs on a variety of equipment in a safe, effective, accurate and timely manner.

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Red Seal Certification as Heavy Duty Mechanic..
• Experience in Electrical systems and Electronic Controls.
• Experience in Diesel engine service, repair and overhaul.
• Thorough knowledge and experience trouble shooting and repairing of Hydraulic Componentry and Systems, Hydrostatic Drives, Automatic, Power shift and Standard Transmissions, and driveline componentry.
• Welding experience as asset.

• Efficiently and effectively evaluate the working condition of, diagnose, assemble/disassemble, order parts for, and repair equipment;
• Utilize OEM diagnosis software and interface tools to repair of Doosan Heavy Equipment, Vermeer Heavy and Tree Equipment, Bobcat excavators/loaders;
• Work closely with the OEM Technical support group;
• Interpret work orders and technical manuals;
• Perform routine scheduled, planned maintenance services and safety inspections;
• Make recommendations regarding the extent of repairs and suggest methods of improvement;
• Build and maintain customer relationships through Service Advisor;
• Road test equipment and check attachment operation as required;
• Complete detailed service reports, time cards, warranty documentation and other documentation;
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction, through quality of repairs;
• Think logically and keep up with changes in technology;
• Employ workplace health and safety practices at all times;
• Be motivated and able to work in a challenging environment with minimal supervision;
• Other duties as assigned.
• Repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment as outlined above;
• Excellent diagnostic skills;
• Self-motivated and can work with minimal supervision;
• Superb customer service skills;
• Team Oriented.