Heavy Duty Technician – Mobile Equipment - 7/7 Schedule

Who We AreVanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 160 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activitiesWhat We OfferVanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.The OpportunityWe are currently looking to hire a Heavy Duty Technician for our manufacturing facilities in Slave Lake, Alberta. Job duties include:Repairs and maintains mobile equipmentOperates mobile equipment for testing and transportation purposesOperates a service truck at various yard locations as requiredOrganizes parts and maintains inventory levelsCompletes required paperwork including work orders, maintenance records, and safety documentsCleans work areas Working Conditions:Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, slipping/tripping hazards and working at heightsExcellent shop conditions with occasional outdoor, emergency breakdownsLifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment is frequently requiredRequired use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditionsMust Haves:A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team playerJourneyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certificateExperience repairing and maintaining heavy mobile equipment: Caterpillar, Taylor, Liebherr etc.5+ years of related experienceClass 5 Driver’s licenceDesire to work overtime as neededProficient written and verbal communication skillsAvailable Shift Schedules:Dayshift 7 days on and 7 days off; camp rooms are available for non-local candidatesor Monday - Friday, 6AM - 6PMIf this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal.We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.