Posted 6 months ago
Resident Heavy Equipment Technician
@ Brandt in Canada
Vernon, British Columbia
Overview
Brandt in Canada is hiring a full-time Resident Heavy Equipment Technician based in Penticton, reporting to the Vernon branch. The role repairs and maintains construction and forestry equipment and attachments in the field. The posting states a 50-pound lifting requirement and offers comprehensive benefits and retirement savings programs.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, assemble, disassemble and repair construction and forestry equipment
- Order parts using parts catalogues
- Road test equipment and check attachment operation
- Document all work, machine information and time on work orders
- Use John Deere Service Advisor to record maintenance and diagnosis
Requirements summary:
- Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment preferred
- Certified journeyperson in construction and forestry equipment technology preferred
- Strong commitment to customer service
- Ability to communicate with customers, service team and branch personnel
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and meet physical demands
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-18
- 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
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Certified Journeyperson |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Brandt in Canada
| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 786 |
Brandt is currently seeking a Resident Heavy Equipment Technician based in Penticton, reporting to the our Vernon branch.
This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry based equipment and attachments in a field environment.
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 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
What We Look For
- Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is preferred
- Certified Journeyperson in the construction and forestry Equipment technician trade or equivalent designated trade preferred
- Must be committed to customer service and service excellence
- Must have the ability to communicate and work effectively with customers, the service team, and branch personnel
- Must be able to meet physical demands (climbing, overhead lifting/postures, prolonged standing, sensory processing, fine motor control)
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
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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