Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic

Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic

Emil Anderson Equipment currently has a position available for a Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic for its shop in West Kelowna, BC. The Journeyman Mechanic will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of construction equipment; including loaders, dozers, excavators, dump trucks etc.

At Emil Anderson Group we prioritize people and community in everything we do. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing the next generation of industry leaders through our core values of safety, leadership, improvement, commitment, and excellence.  

Our commitment to diversity and community is reflected in our key initiatives:

• Women of EAG Initiative: This program champions a workplace culture that attracts, supports, and advances women across all levels of our organization.


• Charitable Giving Committees: Led by our employees, this initiative empowers us to give back and support the communities where we live and work.

Join us and be part of a company that values growth, diversity, and giving back.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear;


• Perform service repairs and preventative maintenance;


• Replace and/or replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts;


• Operate transportation equipment to demonstrate function or malfunction;


• Complete necessary documentation and maintain accurate reports;


• Perform other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Comfortable working with and around machinery;


• Ability to operate hand and power tools in a safe manner;


• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with fellow employees and supervisors;


• Ability to work in a team focused environment with a positive attitude;


• Natural ability to solve problems;


• Must have a valid motor vehicles inspector license;


• Must have a valid BC driver’s license with air endorsement and a clean abstract;


• Comfortable assisting apprentices in learning and developing their skills in the trade;


• Comfortable working outdoors in a faced pace environment;


• Previous experience working as a Service Technician or other related experience with heavy equipment is considered an asset;


• Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician Certification (Red Seal) or equivalent experience is considered an asset;


• CVIP License is considered an Asset.


• Must be comfortable using a computer-based equipment tracking system.

Union Wages and benefits

Emil Anderson Group is an equal opportunity employer, in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, performance management, promotions, and benefits. We base such decisions solely on job-related qualifications, skills, and abilities without regard to race, nationality, ethnicity, color, gender, political affiliation, religion/belief system, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, age, diverse ability, or any other characteristic.