Heavy Equipment / Crane Technician

Ready to step up to high-demand lifting gear with a true industry leader? We’re looking for a skilled Journeyman, Red Seal, or Senior Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Nisku operations.

Whether you thrive in structured, well-equipped shop bays or love the autonomy of mobile field work in a modern service truck, this role delivers top-tier pay, an uncompromising safety culture, and 100% employer-covered tuition to continuously grow your ticket and trade skills.

Advantages
Competitive Base Pay: $42.00 – $48.00/hr (commensurate with experience) with regular wage reviews.

Field Premiums: Earn extra hourly premiums for every hour spent out on mobile field service calls.

Comprehensive Health & Dental: Employer covers 75% of premiums for extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, and EAP support.

Invested in Your Future: Company-matched RRSP program to help build your long-term retirement savings.

100% Tuition Support: Full funding and financial assistance to support your ongoing trade growth.

Gear & Time Off Perks: 3 paid personal days annually, plus dedicated boot and tool allowances.

Responsibilities
Precision Diagnostics: Use cutting-edge OEM software to perform deep root-cause troubleshooting on complex hydraulic and electrical systems.

Shop Maintenance & Overhauls: Execute routine maintenance, detailed inspections, and complete overhauls on heavy cranes and fleet gear.

Mobile Field Service: Take the wheel of a fully equipped service truck to deliver fast, reliable, on-site diagnostics and repairs across local service routes.

Safety First: Champion a zero-incident work environment through daily hazard checks and safe rigging practices using overhead cranes.

Qualifications
Certification: Red Seal or Journeyman Ticket in Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanics (3rd & 4th-Year Apprentices are strongly encouraged to apply!).

Diagnostic Expertise: 3+ years of experience troubleshooting complex hydraulic and electrical systems.

Valid Driver’s License: Class 5 required (Class 1 or 3 with a clean abstract is required for field service roles).

Value-Add Assets: CVIP inspection license and hands-on crane experience are major pluses (crane training is provided!).

Tools: Personal set of standard hand tools required (a complete tool guide will be provided upon hire).

Summary
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Email Direct: Send your resume to renee.paul@randstad.ca with the subject line "Heavy Tech - Nisku".

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