Heavy Equipment Technician

Island Coastal Services
For over 50 years, Island Coastal Services has been dedicated to being the top civil construction contractor in Prince Edward Island. To achieve this goal, our team strives to be responsive, honest, and creative while delivering a high quality and timely product for our customers. We look to create a long-term relationship customers can always rely on. Our main business activities include site preparation, land development, road building, municipal sewer and water installations, golf course management, as well as landscape construction, design, maintenance, and renovation.

Role Summary
Reporting to the Shop Foreman, the Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician will be responsible for conducting general mechanical repairs on Heavy Equipment, trucks, and trailers. Based out of our New Haven Shop, this role will perform various tasks including engine repairs, equipment servicing and upgrades.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment.
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
• Review documentation and repair order to ensure accuracy.
• Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work.
• Perform repair work on heavy trucks.
• Service attachments and working tools.
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles and equipment for proper handling.
• Maintain tools and shop cleanliness daily according to company standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Adhere and support all safety requirements and quality standards set forth in the PEI Occupational Health and Safety General Regulations, PEI Occupational Health and Safety Act and Island Coastal’s Safety Management System.
• Use your experience to identify health and safety deficiencies and support Management in implementing solutions OR report to Management when required.

What You Bring

• 2+ years diesel Heavy Equipment repair experience.
• Red Seal Certification considered an asset.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to handle a physically demanding role.
• Valid drivers license and own transportation.

What We Offer

• Overtime after 52.5 hours and guaranteed on weekends
• Health & dental benefits
• Life insurance
• 5% pension matching
• Wellness program including golf & gym
• Safety footwear allowance
• Tool allowance
• Company events

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $22.75-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45 – 55 per week

Benefits:

• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment repair: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Red Seal (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Haven, PE (required)

Work Location: In person