Assembly Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice / Journeyman

DFI; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy equipment company in Edmonton is seeking an Assembly Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice / Journeyman. In this role, you will work on assembling and maintaining heavy equipment in a team-oriented environment. Ideal candidates will be registered apprentices or journeymen with a mechanical aptitude. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, RRSP matching, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental plan

RRSP Matching

Employee Referral Program

Professional Development Allowance

Employee discounts at participating vendors

Qualifications

• Registered Apprentice / Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Equipment Technician is an asset.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic plumbing and components is beneficial.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Participate in facility health and safety practices.
• Fit, assemble new or rebuilt parts, install components.
• Disassemble equipment and organize parts for repair.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude and interest in the trade

Basic understanding of hydraulic plumbing

Strong work ethic

Education

Registered Apprentice / Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Equipment Technician

Tools

Hand and air tools

Job description

Overview

Assembly Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice / Journeyman - Edmonton

Location: Edmonton, AB, Canada

Career Number: 3713

Date Posted: 2025-09-25

Working at DFI

Got ideas? We want them.

Looking for a rewarding challenge?

As 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 Profile

Our 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

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Job Duties

• Participate in facility health and safety practices
• Maintain a good attitude and practice critical thinking skills
• Perform tasks within or beyond their 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.

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