Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians - Shop
Big Country Equipment Repair
- Ontario
- $62.50 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Central, Ontario
Base Rate: $ 62.50/hr.
OT: 4 hours daily paid out at $93.75/hr.
Schedule: 14X14 - 12-hour days
Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.
Accommodations: Company housing is provided at no additional cost
Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada
Tools Provided: Tools will be provided
Travel Time: Paid to and from the site daily and at each end of your setAbout Us:Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service and repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Big Country Equipment was formed in 2017. We have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 100 employees and a fleet of over 30 fully equipped service trucks, serving customers throughout Western Canada 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.These are primarily shop-based positions with some fieldwork as required. We are looking for experienced, career-driven technicians who can work independently, take ownership of their work, and consistently deliver safe, high-quality results. Candidates must be professional in their approach, able to work effectively with both team members and customers, and comfortable operating in demanding environments.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair various types and brands of heavy equipment and shovels.
- Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine repairs and create detailed service reports.
- Transmission and drive-train repairs: repairing or replacing transmission components, differential gears, and drive shafts.
- Interpret and complete both scheduled and unscheduled work orders.
- Contribute to the ongoing reliability of all heavy equipment and ensure compliance with preventive maintenance requirements.
- Test repaired equipment to verify proper maintenance.
- Make recommendations for repairs and improvement methods.
- Adhere to all safety protocols, site regulations, and company policies.
- Maintain up-to-date certification and training as required.
- Arrive at work fit for duty each day.
- At least 3 years of experience with off-road heavy equipment. Service truck or field experience is an asset, but not required.
- Experience with mining equipment will be considered an asset.
- Machine brands preferably worked on include Hitachi, Komatsu, CAT, and John Deere.
- Experience with surface drills is considered an asset.
- Experience with electric and hydraulic shovels will be considered an asset.
- Heavy Duty Equipment Technician preferred or 421A.
- Truck and Transport Mechanics and or Agricultural Equipment Technicians with mining equipment experience will be considered.
- A Red Seal is needed.
- Solid experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting.
- Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
- Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Provide a minimum of 2 direct supervisor references.
- Pass a Criminal Record check.
- Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
- Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
- Be able to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
- Not seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).