Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Build your Career at Cooper Equipment Rentals

We are looking for a customer-oriented, motivated individual to join our professional team as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at our Airdrie, AB branch.

Please note, to be considered for this position applicants should currently be residing in Canada and legally entitled to work.

Why Work with Us? Perks!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefit package with premiums paid by the company
• RRSP Match
• Safety-minded organization
• Stable, year-round employment with overtime available
• Continuous training, learning and development opportunities
• Fun-loving work environment with strong social responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, service and maintain a diverse fleet of construction equipment including (but not limited to) earth-moving equipment, compaction equipment, and aerial equipment such as telehandlers, boom lifts and scissor lifts.
• Adhere to all company Health and Safety Policies.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnose equipment malfunctions and make required repairs.
• Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
• Maintain documentation of inspections, maintenance and work orders in a thorough and timely manner.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Journeyperson certification preferred, or minimum 3 year apprentice.
• Minimum of 3 years of mechanical experience, preferably working on a variety of construction equipment.
• Valid class 5 driver’s license with clean or satisfactory driver’s abstract (no more than 3 demerit points).
• Must have a complete set of tools (or working on building a complete toolset).
• Must be willing to work overtime as required, and to work on an on-call rotation
• Strong understanding of computer applications and diagnostic tools.
• Strong working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
• Flexibility; must be comfortable with managing and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to converse with colleagues, customers, and other parties in a professional and courteous manner.
• Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Pride in what you do!

Want to learn more about this as well as other opportunities at Cooper? Visit our Careers page to view Day in the Life videos cooperequipment.ca/careers.

We passionately believe that our inclusive and diverse team is key to the success of our business. We are dedicated to building an environment where everyone has an equitable opportunity to thrive, and where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated and embraced. We strive to hire diverse talent and to ensure that everyone feels safe, respected, and valued during the hiring process and throughout their journey with us. To continue the conversation, or if you require accommodations, reach out to our team at [email protected].

Branch Manager