Equipment Operator (Class 3)

Acuren; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Benefits package

RRSP match

Tuition grants

Discounted fitness memberships

Insurance offerings

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Acuren Wind is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator (Class 3) to support our growing wind turbine inspections across Canada. You will travel to remote worksites nationwide, supporting field technicians and performing pre-operation checks, maintenance, and documentation.

This Regular Full-Time role includes a 6 weeks on/1 week off rotation with a start date in August 2026. Acuren offers a comprehensive compensation package, benefits, RRSP matching, and opportunities for career growth within

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment and stabilizing loads.
• Ability to drive and maneuver large vehicles in diverse conditions.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate driving and equipment logs.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding tasks such as climbing and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Drive and transport aerial access vehicles and equipment to sites, adhering to road safety rules.
• Perform pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is safe and functional.
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on aerial access vehicles.
• Follow safety protocols while operating lifts and working at height.
• Complete equipment logs and safety checklists accurately.
• Set up and stabilize equipment at sites per manufacturer guidelines and site conditions.
• Assist with inspections, installations, and maintenance at height when required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Large vehicle driving

Record keeping

Physical endurance

Education

Class 3 / DZ license

High school diploma

Job description

Acuren Wind is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator (Class 3) to support our growing operations across Canada. In this role, you'll travel to remote worksites nationwide, working alongside our field technicians to safely support wind blade inspections and repairs. If you enjoy travel and being part of a skilled team in the energy industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Details

• Regular Full-Time Position
• 6 weeks on/1 week off Rotation
• Start date: August 2026
• Salary Range: $40.00 - $48.00 (based upon experience)

Responsibilities

• Drive and transport truck mounted aerial access vehicles and equipment to various job sites in compliance with road safety regulations
• Perform pre-operational checks on the equipment to ensure it is safe and functional before use
• Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs on the aerial access vehicles.
• Follow all safety protocols and work procedures while operating the lift and working at height.
• Complete necessary documentation such as equipment logs and safety checklists.
• Set up and stabilize equipment at job sites following manufacturer guidelines and site conditions
• Assist with elevated tasks such as inspections, installations, repairs, and maintenance on structures or equipment

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of heavy equipment, including setup, stabilization, and operation
• Skilled in driving and maneuvering large vehicles in various conditions, including urban, rural, and off-road environments
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate records, including driving logs, equipment inspections, and maintenance reports
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as climbing, lifting, and working at heights

Education

• Class 3 driver’s license or Valid DZ license (in Ontario) with a clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast. Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more! At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.

Company Overview

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request. The company utilizes AI enabled tools to organize candidate responses. These tools may be used in the screening or assessment of applicants.