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Field Heavy Equipment Technician

@ Brandt in Canada

Fort McMurray, Alberta

Full-time
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Overview

Brandt in Canada is hiring a full-time Field Heavy Equipment Technician at its Fort McMurray Construction and Forestry location. The role repairs and maintains construction and forestry equipment and attachments, including diagnosis, parts ordering and road testing. The posting offers competitive wages, on-the-job training, retirement programs and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose, repair and maintain heavy construction and forestry equipment
  • Order parts using parts catalogues
  • Document machine information and work on work orders
  • Road test equipment and check attachment operation
  • Use John Deere Service Advisor for maintenance records

Requirements summary:

  • Experience repairing heavy duty equipment
  • Proficiency with computer diagnostic systems
  • Safe work practices and hazard awareness
  • Ability to work with hand and power tools

Tools & skills

Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro

Employer posting date
2025-11-30
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.

Job details

DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: minimal
Work settingOutdoors, Plant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer moderate
Perks mentionedRetirement plan

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Job description

Brandt is currently seeking a Field Heavy Equipment Technician for our Fort McMurray Construction and Forestry location. This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

  • Efficiently and effectively evaluate the working condition of, diagnose, assemble/disassemble, order parts for, and repair heavy duty equipment Use secondary materials and equipment safely and efficiently
  • Use related instruments, hand and power tools, secondary equipment, and computer systems
  • Accurately and completely document on work orders all machine information, actions taken, and time taken
  • Continually assess service task hazards and ensure work is performed safely, and to accepted standards
  • Use computer applications and information systems (i.e. John Deere Service Advisor) to document maintenance, inspection, and diagnosis
  • Use parts catalogues to locate parts, and order parts from parts personnel
  • Road test equipment and check attachment operation as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation: we offer competitive wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
  • Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
  • Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
  • Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental, insurances, and more to support your and your family’s wellbeing.
  • Retirement savings programs: Company matching pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.

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