Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician

Company Description:  Urban Life Solutions, is a national outdoor service provider offering unique solutions that aspires to exceed customer expectations. We have united Canada’s top outdoor service providers in a consolidated effort to bring the best in Professional Outdoor Services to our clients. Municipalities, Government Agencies, and Commercial Portfolio Holders are embracing our abilities to deliver value added services in a way that provides ongoing accountability, effective costing, flexibility, and professionalized service delivery. 

Job description:

ULS has an exciting and immediate opportunity for a hands-on and experienced Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team in Calgary. Reporting to the Fleet & Facility Manager, this position will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing and providing repairs to tow trucks/wreckers, loaders, skid steers, highway tractors and trailers.  

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Demonstrating high safety standards and safe work practices at all times 
• Working in accordance with ULS policies and procedures 
• Working within a team to assist in the management of repairs 
• Troubleshooting and servicing Heavy Wreckers, Tow trucks, Deck trucks, Highway tractors, highway trailers, Excavators, Wheel loaders, Skid steers, Wide area mowers, Sanders and Snow plow equipment in a shop environment or in the field, as required 
• Utilizing manuals and diagnostic programs to perform work duties 
• Working with Supply chain to ensure consumables are in stock 
• Maintaining and tracking work orders online 
• Utilizing mechanical lifting devices and winches 
• Utilizing Hydrostatic tools and equipment 
• Ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the shop 

Conditions and Characteristics: 

• Work schedule will be 4pm-2.30am Tuesday-Friday 
• Working within both indoor and outdoor work environments; ability to withstand cold and hot temperatures, dusty and noisy work environments  
• Mechanical Aptitude 
• Considerable standing, walking, squatting, pushing/pulling, grasping, lifting and reaching 
• Some climbing, sitting and driving  
• Manual and finger dexterity as well as eye-hand and foot coordination 
• Ability to perform tasks involving heavy lifting/carrying of items up to 50lbs 

Basic/Required Qualifications:

• Valid Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician  
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience 
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (Driver’s abstract will be required for verification upon hire) 
• Can supply own tools 
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to manage tasks in a timely and efficient manner 
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and succeed 
• Ability to take direction and work independently as well as part of a team 
• Legally authorized to work in Canada 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with computer maintenance programs 
• Experience utilizing SharePoint 
• First Aid Training 
• Hydraulic experience 
• Diesel engine diagnostic experience. 

$38-42/hr

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity