Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

RM Mobile

About Us

RMC Group of Companies is family owned and has been supplying concrete and related services since 1994. RMC Group of Companies is locally owned and operated and is one of Western Canada's largest independent concrete providers. Since 1994, RMC Group of Companies has expanded the business to more than ten operating entities to provide a one stop shop for all our customer's concrete needs. With such rapid expansion, there is ample opportunity for growth and development for employees. Come be a part of our growing team!

RM Mobile Offers
 

• Competitive wages and time off policies
• Full scope benefits package (health, dental, life, disability, etc.)
• Annual boot allowance
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral bonus
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Travel allowances when working out of town

Position Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing large fleet vehicles both on-site and in the shop to service a fleet of mixer trucks. You will also operate a service truck for emergency repairs, ensuring all maintenance records are accurately updated.

Payrate: $45/hour

Responsibilities
 

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on fleet vehicles on site and in the shop.
• Troubleshoot and repair vehicles on site and in a shop environment based on the nature of the repair.
• Operate service truck for emergency truck repairs.
• Complete and update daily work orders, tracking all maintenance records.
• Communicate with drivers, mechanics, and other team members about maintenance/repairs.
• Clean, maintain and secure work area.
• Turn off and lock out equipment when not in use.
• Perform CVIP certifications.
• Maintain, order, and audit part stock, taking inventory as required.
• Provide on the job training to new employees and guidance to junior apprentices.
• Attend meetings and wear PPE while on site, etc.
• Participate in company safety program and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
 

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician designation required.
• Class 5 drivers license and clean drivers abstract.
• 1-2 years of previous heavy-duty mechanical experience dealing with large fleet vehicles such as mixer trucks.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs on a consistent and frequent basis.
• CVIP certification is an asset.

Key Attributes
 

• Emphasis on safety and supporting a safe work environment.
• Proven ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot on the fly.
• Ability to effective communicate with diverse individuals.
• Team player
• Reliable and dependable.

Hours of Work

Hours of work for this position based on the needs of the project and may vary. This is a full-time permanent role with overtime required, especially during the summer months. A work rotation and out of town work may be required based on project requirements.

Physical Demands

This is moderately strenuous work. Mechanics frequently lift material up to 50 pounds. Machinery and tools require frequent and consistent exertion on arms, hands, and fingers. Frequent bending, crawling, and climbing is required.

Work Environment:

The work environment is typically indoors in a shop environment; however, mechanics are frequently outdoors to assess repairs, move fleet vehicles and/or driving out onto job sites, freeways, or roads with service truck for emergency truck repairs. Repairs may also need to be repaired on project sites and may be subject to the elements.

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test as part of the hiring process.

RMC Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates without discriminating based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, mental or physical disability or pardoned criminal conviction.