Posted 6 months ago
Service Technician - Resident
@ Brandt in Canada
Cranbrook, British Columbia
Overview
Brandt is hiring a Resident Heavy Equipment Technician for its Construction & Forestry operation in Elk Valley, reporting to the Cranbrook branch. The role repairs and maintains construction, forestry and mining equipment and attachments in a shop, on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off shift schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose, repair and maintain construction, forestry and mining equipment
- Order parts using parts catalogues
- Document machine information and work on service software
- Road test equipment and check attachment operation
- Assess hazards and keep work safe
Requirements summary:
- About 3 years of relevant experience
- Forklift operation ability
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
- Computer and diagnostic aptitude
- Strong written and oral communication
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-23
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 | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Brandt in Canada
| Field | Value |
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Brandt is currently seeking a Resident Heavy Equipment Technician for our Construction & Forestry based in Elk Valley, reporting to the our Cranbrook branch. This position is responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction and forestry and mining based equipment and attachments in a shop environment. Note: The shift schedule for this position is 7 days on, 7 days off
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
- Ability to operate Forklift. Trade qualification (Heavy Equipment, Agriculture, Truck/Transport, Automotive) considered as asset. 3 years' relevant experience.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Possess computer and technical aptitude and knowledge for diagnostics and calibration work.
- Possess diagnostic skills to understand mechanical and technical equipment repair needs.
- Possess strong time management skills to perform under pressure.
- Possess strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Possess a commitment to high quality customer service.
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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