Heavy Equipment Technician
Red Deer, AB
Big Iron. Big Opportunity.
Do you love tearing into engines, solving mechanical problems, and getting heavy equipment back to work? Are you the kind of person who would rather be in the shop than behind a desk? If so, we want you on our team.
We’re looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician who takes pride in diagnosing problems, fixing equipment right the first time, and keeping machines running strong in the field and the shop.
From excavators and dozers to haul trucks and graders — if it’s big, loud, hydraulic, and covered in dirt, you’ll probably be working on it.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive wages
- Tool & Boot Allowance
- Overtime opportunities
- Company pension
- Full health & dental benefits
- Vision care & life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Relocation assistance available
- Supportive team environment
- Modern equipment and tools
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Bonus: Live & Work in Red Deer, AB
Red Deer gives you the best of both worlds — great career opportunities with a lower cost of living and easy access to the outdoors. Whether you enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, dirt biking, or spending weekends in the mountains, Central Alberta has it all.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy equipment and off-road construction machinery
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs in the shop
- On occasion perform field work as required, travelling to client locations to complete on-site service and repairs, inspections, installations, maintenance, troubleshooting, training, or operational support activities.
- Repair engines, transmissions, cooling systems, drivetrains, pumps, and more
- Read schematics and complete diagnostics efficiently
- Perform welding and fabrication work as needed
- Test equipment to ensure repairs are completed properly
- Complete work orders and maintenance reports accurately
- Mentor apprentices and work closely with the team
- Keep safety top of mind at all times
What We’re Looking For
- Journeyman Off-Road or Heavy-Duty Ticket
- Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment mechanic experience
- Exceptional diagnostic skills
- Ability to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Someone who enjoys solving problems and getting equipment back in action
You’ll Fit Right In If You Are…
- A strong troubleshooter
- Reliable and accountable
- Calm under pressure
- Hands-on and mechanically inclined
- A team player who enjoys getting the job done
- Motivated to learn and improve
Working Conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Overtime may be required
- Occasional travel to job sites
- PPE required including steel-toed boots and safety glasses
- Shop and field environment with the usual challenges that come with the trade
Job Type
Full-time
If you’re ready to work with a solid team, tackle new challenges, and build a long-term career working on heavy equipment, apply today.
Turn wrenches. Solve problems. Build your future.
Pay: $52.57 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
