Assembly Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice/Journeyman

DFI Steel Piling; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health and Dental plan

RRSP Matching

Employee Referral Program

Professional Development Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts at participating vendors

Job summary

A leading heavy equipment company in Edmonton is seeking an Assembly Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice/Journeyman. You will work in a dynamic environment reassembling equipment with a focus on safety and quality. The ideal candidate has a mechanical background and a strong work ethic. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health plans and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Apprentice/Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Equipment Technician is an asset.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic plumbing and component groups is an asset.
• Strong work ethic is essential to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Fit, plumb, and assemble new or rebuilt parts.
• Maintain a good attitude in a controlled environment.
• Operate forklift, overhead crane, and heavy shop tools as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Registered Apprentice/Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Equipment Technician

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Job description

## Assembly Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice/Journeyman - Edmonton**Location:** Edmonton, AB, Canada **Career Number:** 3713 **Date Posted:** 2025-09-25## Working at DFIAs a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action. Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries. Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart. We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you. Join our team.## Job ProfileOur technicians enjoy a flexible, clean, healthy and organized team dynamic where they work together or independently in a challenging and rewarding environment to rebuild used components or fit, Install new components, test and commission new or refurbished equipment within the fabrication group. Custom designed equipment can range from 45 Ton purpose-built Picker truck, 50 Ton crawler crane, Air Rotary surface mining, Auger Drilling and auxiliary equipment, trailers for medium and heavy-duty applications. The DFI and Assembly group management understands, the most valuable ideas and concepts are discovered by the front lines staff and encourage input from all levels to consistently improve equipment grade, quality and performance. Benefits: • Comprehensive Health and Dental plan • RRSP Matching • Employee Referral Program • Professional Development Allowance • Employee preferred fuel pricing program • Career advancement opportunities • Employee Assistance Program • Employee discounts at participating vendors #dficareers## Job Duties* Participate in facility health and safety practices* Maintain a good attitude and practice critical thinking skills* Perform tasks within or beyond there skillset in a controlled environment* Fit, plumb, assemble new or rebuilt parts, install small or large components to spec including but not limited to Pumps, PTO, Gearboxes, Generator, Power plant, Compressors, Booms, Derricks, Torque tube, sub frames, cooling packages, operator’s cabin, Track assemblies facilities maintenance etc.* Layout and plan project parts placement and fitment.* Crimp and clean hydraulic hose assemblies* Disassemble OOS equipment, machinery and supporting equipment. Organize parts for repair or storage.* Assemble minor aux parts and materials such as mudflaps, toolboxes, rigging, finish trim/materials lights and other supporting materials etc.* Operate forklift, overhead crane, laser level, and heavy shop tools as needed## Qualifications* Registered Apprentice/Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Equipment Technician; an asset* Mechanical aptitude and interest in the trade.* Basic understanding of hydraulic plumbing and component groups; an asset* Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently* Must supply own hand and air tools, PPE and tool allowances available to full time employees.