Oakcreek Golf & Turf is hiring a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (Red Seal) - Shop & Field to join our Surrey, British Columbia team.
This role is ideal for a certified technician who enjoys a mix of shop and field service work, takes pride in diagnosing and repairing OEM equipment, and is looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established company.
About Oakcreek Golf & Turf
Oakcreek Golf & Turf LP is a Western Canadian distributor of commercial equipment, not a golf course.
We supply and service equipment used across multiple industries, including:
- Golf courses
- Municipalities
- Mountain and ski resort operations
- Golf, turf, and other grounds maintenance operations
Our product lines include Toro commercial turf equipment, Yamaha golf cars, BOSS snowplows, Pisten Bully snowcats, and Ventrac, giving our technicians exposure to a diverse range of specialized equipment used across multiple environments.
Why Join Oakcreek
- Established and stable company (57+ years in business)
- Combination of shop-based work and field service
- Company service vehicle for field calls
- OEM and manufacturer training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Group benefits plan
- RRSP / DPSP eligibility after 1 year
- Paid vacation + personal time off (PTO)
- Annual safety boot allowance
- Milestone service awards
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
What You’ll Be Working On
- Toro commercial turf equipment, Yamaha golf cars, Ventrac equipment and PistenBully snowcats
- Mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Equipment used across golf, turf, municipal, and mountain and ski resort environments
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in both shop and field environments
- Perform routine maintenance (oil changes, lubrication, inspections)
- Inspect equipment to detect faults and determine required repairs
- Install accessories and attachments (decks, blades, winches, canopies, etc.)
- Adjust, repair, or replace defective components using hand and power tools
- Test repaired equipment to ensure performance meets manufacturer specifications
- Travel to customer sites as required to perform on-site service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment
What You Bring
- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification (Red Seal) (required)
- 3–5+ years of related work experience
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Advanced hydraulic and electrical diagnostic experience (preferred)
- Experience with computer-based diagnostics (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond with a sense of urgency
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and on a team
- Strong communication skills and customer-facing professionalism
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract
- Valid passport and ability to travel internationally (for training, if required)
Additional Information
- Position is based in Surrey, BC branch with a mix of shop and field service work
- Standard hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
- Overtime may be required from time to time
- Company vehicle provided for field service calls
- Candidates are required to supply their own standard tools (specialty tools provided)
- Travel for manufacturer training (including U.S. or international) may be required
What Makes This Role Different
- Consistent, year-round work across multiple equipment types and environments
- Unique blend of field service independence and shop-based support
- Work on high-quality, OEM equipment across multiple industries
- Long-term career development with OEM training and certification support
Wages will be commensurate with experience and education, with opportunities for growth as skills and experience develop.
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop specialized expertise in OEM equipment while maintaining variety and stability year-round, we’d like to hear from you.
We thank all applicants in advance, but only those candidates short-listed for interviews will be contacted.
Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- Heavy Equipment Technician: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate (preferred)
- Clean Class 5 Driver's Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
