Lead Technician - Off-Highway Equipment

#289369 Saanichton, BC, Canada

Description

Company Overview

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community?

Our company is more than waste and recycling service providers; we're partners in building cleaner, safer, and more sustainable communities across Vancouver Island.

Through our family of trusted local brands and dedicated team members, we provide essential environmental and waste management services that help protect the environment, support local businesses, and improve the communities where we live and work.Our network consists of locally rooted companies that ensure reliable, professional service across the Island while reinforcing the values, trust, and long-term vision that define us.

Our commitment to minimizing waste, maximizing resources, and delivering exceptional customer service drives everything we do.

 

Position

Lead Technician – Off-Highway Equipment

We are a locally owned waste management and sustainability company serving Greater Victoria since 2000. We are seeking an experienced Lead Technician to oversee the maintenance, repair, and reliability of our heavy off-highway and material-handling equipment.

We take pride in fostering a workplace built on safety, teamwork, accountability, and respect. Whether you're on the front lines serving customers, maintaining equipment, supporting operations, or working behind the scenes, every role plays an important part in our success.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a Tuesday to Saturday schedule from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM. A company service truck, laptop, cell phone, coveralls, and a fully equipped shop are provided.

 

Wage

• Starting at $48/hour, flexible based on experience
• Additional wage premiums available for Class 1 or Class 3 drivers

 

Benefits

• Extended health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• RRSP matching program
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off
• Company events
• On-site parking

 

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair loaders, excavators, telehandlers, and other heavy equipment
• Lead preventative maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime
• Coordinate maintenance activities, parts, and external service providers
• Supervise and mentor technicians and apprentices
• Track maintenance history and equipment performance using fleet management software
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Support continuous improvement and asset reliability initiatives

 

Qualifications

• Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician certification
• Experience repairing and maintaining off-highway and stationary heavy equipment
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence (Class 3 an asset)
• Experience with fleet management/work order software (Fleetio an asset)
• Must supply personal hand and power tools relevant to the trade

 

Work Location

• Home base: Saanichton, BC
• Combination of shop-based and field service work
• Supporting operations throughout South Vancouver Island

 

If you're passionate about making a difference, delivering great service, and contributing to a growing organization that values its people and its communities, we'd love to hear from you!