Bobcat of the Peace, a division of Rentco Equipment Ltd., is a fast-paced local company with over 60 years of dedicated service to Grande Prairie and the Peace Country. As a leading dealership, we specialize in Bobcat, Develon Heavy Equipment, Bobcat forklifts, Precision Trailers, and Grasshopper products. Our robust sales and service teams, coupled with a comprehensive parts inventory, ensure exceptional support for our valued customers
We are currently looking for a full-time Heavy Equipment Technician (Preferably 3rd-4th year apprentice or Journeyman) to join our Service team.
As the Heavy Equipment Technician, you are responsible for:
Troubleshooting and completing diagnostic repairs
Completing the installation of new and added on equipment
Cleaning, lubricating, and other maintenance work
Ordering replacement equipment, parts, and supplies
Maintaining a working knowledge of changes in technology and repair techniques
Traveling to customer locations to diagnose, service, and repair equipment
You have the following skills and education:
Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician, or a registered 3rd or 4th year HET apprentice with your own tools
Class 5 drivers’ licence with a clean abstract and the ability to go on service calls when required
Experience working on bobcats, loaders, generators, man-lifts, etc.
Knowledge of power, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Ability to be flexible and to work well under pressure
You are able to work in the following conditions:
40 hours a week plus on-call and overtime when required
Working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, both at our shop and at customer locations
Lifting up to 50lbs.
Working while wearing PPE required including steel-toed boots and safety glasses
Bobcat of the Peace offers:
Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits
RRSP/DPSP program
Stable, year-round employment with great hours (Monday-Friday from 8:00- 5:00 pm with occasional over time)
Tuition Reimbursement for apprenticeships
Dealer specific training
Free rentals and employee discount
Promote from within policy
Employee Referral Bonus
Fantastic team to work with
Monthly cake days to celebrate birthdays and work anniversaries
