Are you a Heavy Equipment Technician looking for a new opportunity to grow your career with a leader in the aerial work platform and telehandler industry? Adcock Equipment is seeking a skilled and career-minded Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to join our Edmonton team in our brand new North Nisku building!

As a Heavy Equipment Technician, you will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diesel systems on various types of aerial work platforms, telehandlers, man lifts, scissor lifts, and more. Our ideal candidate will have experience with brands such as Genie, JLG, Skyjack, Skytrak, Snorkel, Xtreme or JCB. Any exposure to generators, air compressors, forklifts, and dirt equipment would be benefical!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art facility with your own service bay where you will perform repairs. You will keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation, adhere to workplace safety policies and regulations, and work cooperatively to provide quality seamless customer service.

We offer top wages for experienced or qualified aerial equipment mechanics, a competitive benefits package, paid vacation time, and a boot allowance. You will also have the opportunity to receive factory training with industry-leading companies such as JLG, Skyjack, Genie, Xtreme, Skytrak, and more.

At Adcock Equipment, we are a company poised for expansion and growth within Western Canada and beyond. Join our 7+ year old company that does not ride the highs and lows of the oil industry.

If you have prior experience as a Heavy Equipment Technician or possess well-rounded mechanical skills, proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics and electrical systems, and the ability to work independently in a busy environment, we encourage you to apply today!

*** TOP WAGES AVAILABLE FOR EXPERIANCED OR QUALIFIED AERIAL EQUIPMENT MECHANIC ***

Role and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot defects in heavy duty equipment
• Perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop and road calls when required
• Repair and adjust hydraulic pumps, safety switches, and any other necessary mechanical components
• Electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Inspect, repair and adjust gasoline and diesel powered units
• Install and align engines and machinery
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
• Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliance
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
• Other mechanical repair work as required

Requirements

• Prefer Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician’s technical training, aerial experience or well rounded mechanical skills. Will consider year 3 / 4 apprentices with experience.
• The ideal applicant will have prior experience in resealing hydraulic cylinders and hydrodynamic components.
• Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics and electrical systems, including schematics and diagnostics
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment
• Experience with routine maintenance operations
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Able to work well under pressure
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Computer literate
• Previous AWP, telehandler, forklift, crane, compressor, and generator experience looked on favorably
• Basic welding would be an added bonus.

Work Conditions

Physical ability to