Apprentice Field Service Technician, Heavy Equipment
Liebherr-Canada Ltd. is seeking a motivated Heavy Equipment Apprentice Field Service Technician to join our team in the Greater St. John's area. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in the heavy equipment industry while gaining hands-on experience with world-class equipment and technology. Working alongside experienced technicians, you will participate in a structured apprenticeship program that combines practical field experience with formal training, developing your skills in equipment maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and customer service. If you are safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with Liebherr.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to company health, environment and safety policies
- Attend classroom training as required and complete a recognized apprenticeship framework to a high standard
- Ensure and maintain the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others in the workplace
- Attend daily toolbox and safety meetings as scheduled
- Study and remain current on relative Liebherr products/manuals
- Ensure all documentation is completed as required
- Follow a set rotation and training plan in the workplace
- Prepare heavy equipment or essential responsibilities for repair
- Identify and order parts to complete repair
- Cleaning of equipment pre- and post- repair
- Carry out repairs, modifications, rebuilds, servicing, maintenance on a range of heavy equipment
- Maintaining the workshop and customer areas and keeping inventory areas well-organized
- Carry out diagnosis of faults and carry out remedial work
- Any other task or project as required to suit business needs
Comptetencies
- Must be enrolled Heavy Duty Equipment Technician program and working towards a Red Seal.
- Working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical components
- Demonstrated diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, component exchange, repair and warranty related activities
- Ability to read and understand schematics and technical drawings
- You are able to effectively communicate detailed and complex information in a clear and concise manner
- You are self-motivated with the ability to work alone, unsupervised for extended periods of time
- Fully proficient with computers and Microsoft Office suite
Our Offer
- Competitive wages with overtime opportunities available (premiums & allowances for select roles as well*)
- Extensive benefits with employer paid premiums starting day 1
- Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks PLUS 6 dedicated family, health and wellness days
- 6% employer RRSP matching
- Learning Expenses & Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid mileage from your residence to school
- Paid examination preparation
- 40-hour paid work week while attending trade school
- $3000 annual allowance for continuing education
- Eligibility for the Liebherr tool kit program
- $600 annual boot allowance and $400 prescription safety glasses allowance
- International training & development work opportunities for select roles*
- Top of the line equipment
- And much more!
Liebherr Canada Ltd. is committed to provide a diverse, inclusive, safe and dignified work environment for all employees, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other aspect of their identity.
Please note the following:
We do not use AI to screen resumes. Every application is reviewed directly by a human talent acquisition specialist.
This position is for an existing vacancy.
Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Ely.
One Passion. Many Opportunities.
The company
The Liebherr Group has represented leading-edge technical products and services for more than 70 years and has proudly serviced Canadian customers directly since 1973. Liebherr-Canada Ltd. has 11 branch locations across Canada providing sales, service and product support for equipment in the construction, mining, material handling, crane, aerospace and transportation industries.
Location
Liebherr-Canada Ltd.
49 Mews Place
A1B 4N2 St. John's, NL
Canada (CA)
Contact
Natalie Ely
natalie.ely@liebherr.com
