Job Description

Discover The Brandt Advantage

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It\xe2\x80\x99s as simple as that. That means on-the-job education to develop new skills, advancement opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package and more \xe2\x80\x93 all backed by unmatched job security.

Brandt is currently seeking two Heavy Equipment Field Technicians for the Halifax, Antigonish, and Port Hawkesbury areas, reporting to our Halifax location.

The Service Technician independently performs basic/complex diagnostics, service maintenance and repair work on customer and/or dealer-owned equipment on an efficient basis. Resolves customer issues to their satisfaction on a timely basis.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively evaluate the working condition of, diagnose, assemble/disassemble, order parts for, and repair heavy duty equipment
• Use secondary materials and equipment safely and efficiently
• Use related instruments, hand and power tools, secondary equipment, and computer systems
• Accurately and completely document on work orders all machine information, actions taken, and time taken
• Continually assess service task hazards and ensure work is performed safely, and to accepted standards
• Use computer applications and information systems (i.e. John Deere Service Advisor) to document maintenance, inspection, and diagnosis
• Use parts catalogues to locate parts, and order parts from parts personnel
• Road test equipment and check attachment operation as required
• Diagnose and repair all related systems (disassembly, assembly, and repair).
• Perform customer inspections on equipment.

Required Skills

• knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Proven computer and technical aptitude and knowledge for diagnostics and calibration work.
• Demonstrated diagnostic skills to understand mechanical and technical equipment repair needs.
• Strong communication skills, showing an appreciation of customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• A commitment to high quality customer service with a strong people orientation.

Required Experience

• Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is preferred
• Certified Journeyperson in the Heavy Duty Equipment technician trade or equivalent designated trade preferred
• Must be committed to customer service and service excellence

About the Brandt Group of Companies

The Brandt Group of Companies \xe2\x80\x94 headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada \xe2\x80\x94 is a privately owned manufacturing and distribution company that serves a growing international audience in industries such as agriculture, construction, forestry, rail, mining, steel, transportation, material handling, and energy. The company has 5400+ employees and more than 170 locations in Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Brandt is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest privately owned companies and is among an elite group of Platinum Club members of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies.

• knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Proven computer and technical aptitude and knowledge for diagnostics and calibration work.
• Demonstrated diagnostic skills to understand mechanical and technical equipment repair needs.
• Strong communication skills, showing an appreciation of customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• A commitment to high quality customer service with a strong people orientation.

• Previous mechanical experience in a heavy equipment environment is preferred
• Certified Journeyperson in the Heavy Duty Equipment technician trade or equivalent designated trade preferred
• Must be committed to customer service and service excellence

About the Brandt Group of Companies

The Brandt Group of Companies \xe2\x80\x94 headquartered in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada \xe2\x80\x94 is a privately owned manufacturing and distribution company that serves a growing international audience in industries such as agriculture, construction, forestry, rail, mining, steel, transportation, material handling, and energy. The company has 5400+ employees and more than 170 locations in Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Brandt is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest privately owned companies and is among an elite group of Platinum Club members of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Managed Companies.

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