Heavy Equipment Technician

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Technician 
Location: Northern B.C
Base Rate:$62.50/hr. 
OT: 4 hours daily paid out at $93.75/hr. 
Schedule:14X14 - 12-hour days 
Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr. 
Accommodations: Company housing is provided at no additional cost; some sites also offer camps.
Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada 
Tools Provided: Tools will be provided
Travel Time: Paid to and from the site daily and at each end of your set 

About Us: 

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service and repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Big Country Equipment was formed in 2017. We have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 100 employees and a fleet of over 30 fully tooled service trucks, taking care of customers throughout Western Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

We are looking for self-starters who are career-minded, ready, and willing to get the job done in a safe, positive manner, and must be able to work professionally with co-workers and customers. This job is in many locations across BC and the Yukon, and we are mainly servicing open pit mining operations. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

 

• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various types and brands of heavy equipment.
• Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs and create detailed service reports.
• Transmission and drive-train repairs: repairing or replacing transmission components, differential gears, and drive shafts.
• Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders.
• Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and complete preventative maintenance requirements.
• Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance.
• Make recommendations regarding repairs and methods for improvement.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, site regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain up-to-date certification and training as required.
• Arrive at work fit-for-duty each day.

Requirements: 

 

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of recent experience working in the field, preferably working out of a service truck, working with off-road construction and mining equipment.
• Experience with mining equipment will be considered an asset.
• Machine brands preferably worked on are Hitachi, CAT, John Deere, and Komatsu.
• Must be a Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician.
• A Red Seal is needed.
• Solid experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting.

All Successful Candidates Must:
 

• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Pass a Criminal Record check
• Provide a clean 5-year driver's abstract
• Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably
• Not seeking subcontractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time)

We want to thank everyone for applying; however, only applicants who possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview. 

Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.