Job Responsibilities:

This position is based in Whitecourt, Alberta. The successful candidate must be willing and able to relocate to Whitecourt, Alberta, as a condition of employment. Candidates must be prepared to establish their residence in the area to meet the position's operational and scheduling requirements.

This position requires flexibility to work various shifts based on business needs, respond to field service calls, and perform work outside regular shop hours as required.

Primary Duties and Tasks:

- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance of all systems associated with work equipment (mechanical, electrical and hydraulic)
- Work from blueprints, service manuals and schematic drawings
- Conduct inspections and tests, repair or replace parts with limited resources in remote locations outdoors in all types of weather conditions
- Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement
- Use of cutting torches and welder to perform various fabrication tasks, comfortable using both stick and mig welding applications
- Use various hand and power hand tools
- Operates equipment such as overhead or mobile cranes and forklifts to assist in assignments
- Diagnose equipment problems and take corrective action in order to minimize the impact on crew production
- Adapts to recent methods, processes, material and equipment fleets, etc.
- Follows prescribed safety procedures including the use of safety clothing and equipment




- Ensures cleanliness and organization of shop, maintenance of shop tools and equipment, loading/unloading and storage of equipment, etc.

Job Qualifications:

- Licensed heavy-equipment and or Ag equipment Licence required
- Previous Field service experience
- Fork lift certification, First Aid,
- Own Tools
- Must be able to inspect truck and trailers
- Class 5 or higher drivers licence
- A safety-oriented work ethic supported by experience within the labor industry
- The ability to follow instructions, rules and regulations is essential
- Written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to work as a valuable member of a team
- Problem solving skills
- Computer skills
- Hydraulic & Electrical trouble shooting and repair background
- Fluent on reading hydraulic and electrical schematics
- Knowledge of Hydraulic & Electrical components and systems

Physical/Travel/Attendance Requirements

Able to work shift work
Previous field experience an asset

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

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