Experienced Shop & Equipment Technician

Total Group of Companies Inc.; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Group of Companies Inc. seeks an experienced, mechanically inclined Shop Hand in Red Deer, Alberta. This jack‑of‑all‑trades role involves working with trailers, equipment, and shop tasks in a Monday‑to‑Friday schedule with occasional evenings and weekends.

You must be dependable, safety‑minded, and able to lift 50–75 lbs. A valid Class 5 license, reliable vehicle, and forklift certification are required, with preferred experience in operating skid steers and basic vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Three years of hands-on experience in trailer and shop work.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license.
• Reliable personal vehicle.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Connect, tow, and maneuver trailers up to 40 feet.
• Operate skid steers and forklifts with confidence.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and hands-on shop tasks.
• Load, unload, move, and organize equipment and materials.
• Work physical demands including lifting 50–75 lbs.
• Maintain safety and identify tasks needing attention.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety minded

Physical strength

Reliability

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Total Group of Companies provides fire protection, rescue, medical, health and safety, and specialized industrial services across Canada. Our team is built on safety, integrity, accountability, professionalism, and teamwork. We take pride in delivering dependable service while maintaining a practical, hands‑on approach to solving problems.

We are looking for an experienced, mechanically inclined Shop Hand who is comfortable taking on a wide variety of tasks. This is a jack-of-all-trades position suited to someone who is confident around vehicles, trailers, equipment, and general shop work. This position is a Monday to Friday schedule with the occasional evenings and weekends.

The successful candidate must be dependable, safety-minded, physically capable, and able to recognize what needs to be done and take initiative.

Candidates must have at least three years of relevant hands‑on experience involving:

• Connecting, towing, and maneuvering trailers, including gooseneck and trailers up to 40 feet
• Operating skid steers and forklifts confidently - not simply at a basic competency level
• Performing basic vehicle maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanically inclined work
• Completing general repairs, maintenance, and miscellaneous hands‑on shop tasks
• Loading, unloading, moving, and organizing equipment and materials
• Performing physically demanding work, including regularly lifting and carrying 50–75 lbs.

Applicants must have all of the following to be considered:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Reliable personal vehicle
• Valid forklift certification
• Minimum three years of relevant experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work

Preferred Qualifications

The following experience and certifications are considered assets but are not required:

• Skid steer certification
• Welding experience
• Experience inspecting, servicing, or handling fire extinguishers
• Experience handling welding gas cylinders
• H2S Alive
• Confined Space Entry
• Fall Protection
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

Only experienced candidates who meet the mandatory qualifications will be considered. Please clearly outline your relevant trailer, equipment, mechanical, and shop experience in the notes section when applying.