Heavy Equipment Technician (Multiple Positions) in Hinton, AB: $65.00/hr, 7/7, $1000 to $2000 MONTHLY BONUS, Health & Dental

Based in Hinton, Alberta, coal mining operation looking for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Technician. The candidate must be self-motivated, have good communication and good organizational skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to diagnose construction and mining equipment repair needs.
• Be able to perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Detection of faults through the use of diagnostic laptop computers, gauges, and instruments in all machine systems: electronics, hydraulics, power train, engines, and general machine performance is expected.
• Disassemble and assemble machine components to manufacturer’s specifications though the use of hand, pneumatic and any other specialized tools required by the company.
• Comply with OHS Safety and Health regulations.
• Education/ Skill Requirements:
• HET journeyman ticket or Alberta Red Seal ticket
• 2-5 years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing heavy equipment; Caterpillar and Komatsu preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with heavy equipment, mining equipment, systems engines and components required.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires multitasking while maintaining a high level of organization.
• Must demonstrate good problem-solving skills, mechanical aptitude, excellent communication skills – both oral and written, good work habits, above average math, science, and English skills, the ability to read and interpret machine schematics, self-motivation and a desire to perform at one’s highest level.

Perks:

• Base Rate: $65.00/ hr
• Tooling Allowance: $300 / month
• Overtime: 2hr Per shift
• Overtime on non-scheduled days: to be paid 2x the employee’s regular wage.
• Daily Bonus: up to $3.00 / hr (based on daily production)
• Safety Bonus: up to $1.00 / hr
• Market Bonus: $1000 to $2000 per month (paid out twice annually, dependent and based on market conditions)
• Dual tickets incentive: $2.00 / hr (Must be dual ticketed HET, Welder, and/or Electrician)
• Shift 7on 7off days/nights rotation, 12.5hr shifts
• Health Insurance – Company pays full premium
• Drug Coverage
• Vision and Dental Coverage
• Registered Pension Plan with company match