Heavy Equipment Technician

Are you seeking a versatile role with the option to work dedicated shop bays or hit the road in a field service truck?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our client, a premier specialist in heavy equipment maintenance and lifting solutions, is seeking a talented Heavy Duty Mechanic for their facility in Nisku, AB. This is an ideal position for a dedicated technician who takes pride in strong diagnostic troubleshooting and site safety.

As a Heavy Equipment Technician, you will play a crucial role in maintaining high-performance equipment reliability through precision mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Nisku, AB
Schedule: Full-Time Days (Field or Shop options based on experience)
Environment: Heavy Equipment Shop / Field Service
Wage: $42.00 to $48.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Advantages
What's in it for you?

Competitive hourly pay ranging from $42.00 to $48.00/hr

Service Truck Premium paid for each hour worked on field assignments

Comprehensive Health & Dental coverage (75% company-paid premiums)

Additional coverage including Vision Care, Life Insurance, ST/LT Disability, and EAP

3 paid personal days per year

RRSP matching/savings plans

Tuition reimbursement to support your trade education and continuous development

Tool and boot allowances provided to keep your gear fresh

Responsibilities
What will you be doing?

Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Perform root cause analysis on hydraulic and electrical systems using mechanical schematics and OEM software.

Mechanical Repairs: Execute scheduled maintenance and overhaul mechanical assemblies in dedicated shop bays.

Field Service Operations: Safely operate a service truck to deliver on-site troubleshooting, maintenance, and client support.

Safety Leadership: Participate actively in daily toolbox meetings, safety drills, and maintain strict adherence to zero-incident safety manuals.

Rigging & Material Handling: Safely operate shop overhead cranes, forklifts, and specialized tools.

Workshop Stewardship: Keep work bays clean, organized, and compliant with shop safety standards.

Qualifications
What are we looking for in a candidate?

Certification: Red Seal / Journeyman Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport certification (3rd/4th Year Apprentices are strongly encouraged to apply!).

Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in diagnosing hydraulic and electrical system faults.

Licensing: Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 1 or 3 license and clean driver's abstract required for field service roles).

Experience: 3+ years of mechanical repair experience; CVIP authorization is a strong bonus (crane-specific experience is not required).

Gear & Tools: Must possess a personal hand tool set (detailed requirement list provided upon hire).

Summary
If you are a driven Heavy Duty Mechanic looking to advance your career with a supportive company in Nisku, AB, please apply today!

How to apply?

Apply directly to this posting.

Email your resume to ty.hinds@randstad.ca – please include "Heavy Equipment Tech - Nisku" in the subject line.

Create a profile and apply through our website Randstad.ca

Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a change, but this isn't the right fit? Reach out anyway! As specialists in industrial recruitment, we likely have another role that matches your expertise.

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