Heavy Equipment Technician

Are you ready to join a team recognized as a Platinum Certified Canada’s Best Managed Company and one of BC’s Top Employers? As part of Wesgroup Equipment, a trusted leader for over 100 years, Williams Machinery has been selling, renting, and servicing equipment across British Columbia, while providing essential safety training for effective machinery operation. We offer a diverse range of equipment for industries like warehousing, construction, milling and more. Join our team of People-Focused Problem Solvers and build a career where your contributions truly make a difference! 


The Service Technician will be responsible for the diagnosis and repair of Material Handling and Heavy-Duty equipment including electric power and internal combustion engine forklifts and other such equipment.

What we offer:

• Wage and pension: $50.49 to $52.90 per hour
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Vacation: Paid vacation as outlined in the Collective Agreement

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnosis and repair of equipment.
• Perform routine scheduled Planned Maintenance (PM) services, appraisals and Safety Inspections.
• Complete all necessary timecard and report documentation as required.
• Complete shop or road work as required by Supervisor’s direction when required.
• Communicate repair status and requirements with customers and Supervisors alike.
• Excel the ‘customer experience’ by being professional at all times.
• Order and track all parts request to meet the customer expectation.
• Other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous aerial, lift truck and heavy-duty experience preferred. 
• Strong troubleshooting and computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute positively to the team environment.
• Willingness and desire to learn.
• A proactive autonomous individual able to set own standards and succeed.
• Physical capabilities necessary to perform duties of the position (lifting & mobility).
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Training, Education and Experience:

• Red Seal Heavy-Duty Equipment certification or equivalent experience in construction and material handling.
• General ability to carry out diagnostics and repairs on Spark Ignition LPG engines and systems, Compression Ignition engines, Hydraulic and electrical systems as well as reading schematics from each.

Values:

• Build trust - with customers and each other.
• Be a team player - commit to working together to win.
• Be customer-focused - “wow” customers so they become raving fans.
• Support community - care for our people, our community and our planet.
• Deliver results - know what you need to do and get it done.

Working conditions: The position is based out of the Surrey branch and works 40 hours on average per week Monday to Friday. Some travel may be required, as assisgned.





 

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Selection Process Notification: Due to the volume of applications, we will contact only the shortlisted candidates. Thank you for considering career opportunities with Williams Machinery.

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