Posted 3 days ago
Heavy Equipment Technician - Field
@ Wajax
Prince George, British Columbia
Overview
Wajax is hiring a field heavy equipment technician to test, diagnose, repair and recondition heavy equipment, transmissions and engines, mostly on-site at customer locations and roadside assistance calls. The role requires a Red Seal or registered apprenticeship and 2-3 years of experience. The posting states a starting wage of $51.50 per hour plus pension and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair heavy equipment, engines and transmissions
- Service equipment on-site at customer and remote locations
- Recondition and remanufacture components
- Maintain service records, work orders and warranty paperwork
- Participate in manufacturer and in-house training
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal journeyman or registered apprenticeship
- 2-3 years of work experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
- Proficient written and verbal communication
- Customer service experience
- Hitachi or John Deere knowledge is an asset
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-03
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-03
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Journeyman |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training |
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Wajax
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Full company description
Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing, government and utilities, and oil and gas. \\ Together We Get More Done.™ -- Fondée en 1858, Wajax (WJX à la Bourse de Toronto) est l’un des fournisseurs de produits et de services industriels les plus anciens et les plus diversifiés au Canada. La Corporation tire parti d’un système de distribution intégré pour vendre et fournir des pièces et des services à de nombreux clients de différents secteurs de l’économie canadienne : construction, foresterie, exploitation minière, industrie, commerce, sables bitumineux, transport, traitement des métaux, gouvernements et services publics ainsi que pétrole et gaz. \\ Ensemble, nous en faisons plus.
- LinkedIn followers
- 45,936
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,912
- Reported office locations
- 10 Diesel Dr, Etobicoke, Ontario M8W 2T8, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Oil and Gas
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Wajax
- Specialties
- Mining
- Oil Sands
- Oil & Gas
- Construction
- Forestry
- Marine
- Power Generation
- Industrial Parts & Service
- Material Handling
- Cranes & Utilities
- Agriculture
- Food & Beverage
- On & Off Highway Power
- Warehouse Racking & Solutions
- and Engineering Repair Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Machinery Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Etobicoke, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | MiningOil SandsOil & GasConstructionForestryMarinePower GenerationIndustrial Parts & Service Material HandlingCranes & Utilities |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 188 |
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The Opportunity
Responsible for providing quality workmanship, consistent service, and technical knowledge to the customers. Performs all tasks related to the testing, diagnosing, repair, maintenance, and reconditioning of heavy equipment, transmissions, engines (gasoline and diesel), and engine components typically on-site at customer or roadside assistance.
The Role
- Inspect and diagnose components and equipment for servicing needs.
- Communicate with equipment owners for authorization of servicing and repairs as required.
- Service and repair equipment in the shop and on-site for the customer including remote locations
- Recondition and remanufacture components as required for equipment, engine and hydraulic repairs.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers.
- Communicate equipment servicing needs as required with Branch Supervisor/Manager.
- Communicate work performed and complete service paperwork.
- Update and maintain service records
- Fill out warranty information
- Complete work orders
- Participate in manufacturers and in-house service training. Training may occur during work and/or after work hours.
- Participate in all required Health & Safety Training.
- Comply with the Health & Safety program and practices.
- Performance of daily duties in a manner conducive to a safe workplace.
- Work with Manufacturers online support.
- Conduct housekeeping duties
- Maintain a professional company image at all times.
- Meet requirements of Field Level Hazard and Job Hazard assessments
The Candidate
- Education: Trade certification, Journeyman Red Seal and/or currently registered in a related Provincial Apprenticeship program.
- Work Experience: 2-3 years
- Knowledge: Proficient written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to work with customers, exceptional customer service; demonstrated mechanical aptitude, analysis and problem-solving skills
- Hitachi/John Deere knowledge is an asset
The Company
Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.
Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”
Highlights include:
- Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
- Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
- Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
- Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
- Company matched pension plan.
- Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.
By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.
As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.
Compensation:
Hourly starting wage for a Red Seal HET is 51.50 per hour plus pension contributions, benefits, and total rewards package.
This is a current replacement vacancy.
Wajax does not use AI powered recruitment processes.
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