Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic Jobs

Westerra Equipment () sells, rents, and fixes equipment to customers across British Columbia. From forklifts to skid steers, excavators, loaders, and dump trucks, Westerra Equipment services industries such as warehousing, milling, construction, forestry, recycling, and more with their equipment needs. Join our award-winning company and experience working at a Gold Certified Canada’s Best Managed Company, A Great Place to Work, and one of BC’s Top Employers.

Are you interested in servicing a diverse range of equipment, including Bobcat, Linde, Doosan, Clark, and Vermeer? From skid steers to excavators and more, our service teams handle it all. We are looking for permanent full-time Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics to join our Westerra Dealership located 3349 Mt. Lehman Rd Abbotsford, BC V2T 5M1 team. Reporting to the Service Manager, a successful candidate is customer-focused and a team player who can work independently. No matter which industry you have experience in, we hone your transferable skills and teach you all about the ever-changing world of equipment!

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively seek opportunities to grow customer accounts while carrying out your duties
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Repair and maintenance of earth moving and material handling equipment according to OEM specifications
• Complete all necessary timecards and report documentation as required
• Communicate repair status and requirements with customers and Supervisors alike
• Excel the 'customer experience' by being always professional
• Complete jobs as assigned. Some out of town at customer site visits might be required
• Clean lubricate and routine maintenance on earth moving and material handling equipment
• Check for the proper operation of earth moving and material handling equipment
• Perform routine scheduled Planned Maintenance (PM) services, appraisals, and Safety Inspections
• Order and track all parts request to meet the customer expectation
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Complete shop work as required by Supervisor's direction when required
• Diagnosis /Faultfinding of earth moving and material handling equipment

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• A valid driver's license and current Driver’s abstract may be required.
• Willingness and desire to learn
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• General ability to carry out diagnostics and repairs on diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems, as well as reading schematics from each
• Several years experience as a heavy-duty mechanic
• Ability to contribute positively to the team environment
• A minimum of intermediate English language skills (spoken and written)
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Required Qualifications:

• Qualified Journeyman from any jurisdiction OR eligibility to challenge the journeyman/red seal examination in BC 3rd or 4th apprentice.
• Journeyman qualifications that would be accepted would include but not limited to Heavy-Duty Mechanic, Heavy-Duty Technician, Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic, Vehicle Mechanic, Automotive Electrician.

Benefits and Perks:

• Our Service Technicians enjoy a competitive remuneration package with the benefits of having membership in the International Union of Operating Engineers.
• Benefits: Medical, Insurance, Dental and Pension, etc.
• $39.78 - $50.88 per hour base pay depending on the experience and qualifications, plus road premium and pension contribution.
• For more information, please access the Collective Agreement at
• Relocation reimbursement available against receipts ($5000 and higher).

Who We Are: Our people are at the core of what we do. We take the time to hire the right people who share our 5 core values, train them, coach them, and reward them for their successes.

• Build Trust – Build trust with others and & each other.
• Be a Team Player – Commit to working together to win.
• Support Community – Care for our people, our community, and the planet.
• Deliver Results – Know what you need to do and get it done.
• Be Customer Focused – “Wow” customers so they become “Raving Fans”.

How to apply:

Please submit your application at:

For any additional questions, please contact Alina Iuliana Calota at or 604-930-3311.

Due to the volume of applicants, only those candidates shortlisted will be contacted. Thank you for exploring career opportunities with Westerra Equipment.

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