Fuel & Lube Technician

MacKay Contracting; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and overtime

Ongoing training and development

Growth opportunities

Supportive crew

Job summary

MacKay Contracting Ltd. is seeking a Fuel/Lube Technician to ensure our equipment and job sites stay fueled, serviced, clean, and ready for operation. You will support operators and maintenance crews to keep projects on schedule with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

This full-time role starts mid-September 2026 and is based in Sparwood, BC. The position requires hands-on maintenance experience, a valid Class 3 license, TDG cert, and a safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laborer or similar hands-on role.
• Maintenance, welding, or mechanical environment is an asset.
• Valid class 3 driver's license with a clean Driver’s Abstract.
• TDG certification required.
• Air Brakes endorsement is an asset.
• First Aid and/or Mine Rescue training is an asset.
• Grade 12 completion.

Responsibilities

• Clean mobile equipment safely and efficiently in preparation for maintenance.
• Fuel, lube, and grease field equipment and heavy machinery.
• Perform basic servicing such as oil changes and filter replacements.
• Lubricate running gears, moving parts, booms, pulleys, buckets, and other components.
• Provide on-site fueling and service support to active job sites.
• Maintain accurate service and equipment records.
• Work closely with the Maintenance team to support fleet readiness.
• Complete and submit daily timecards.
• Pitch in with other duties as needed — teamwork matters here

Skills

Laborer experience

Maintenance/Mechanical

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Class 3 License

TDG certification

Air Brakes endorsement

First Aid / Mine Rescue

Grade 12

Education

Grade 12 completion

Job description

Keep Our Projects Moving — Safely, Smoothly, Reliably

MacKay Contracting Ltd. is a progressive, well-established Heavy Civil Construction and Mining Services company with operations across Western Canada. For over 40 years, we’ve been tackling complex projects others shy away from — and we do it with skilled people, well-maintained equipment, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.

The Fuel/Lube Technician is a critical position at MacKay. This role ensures our equipment and job sites are fueled, serviced, clean, and ready to perform — day in and day out. Your work directly supports our operators, maintenance team, and project crews, helping keep projects on schedule, improving safety, and reinforcing the high standard of quality MacKay is known for.

We are currently recruiting this position with an estimated project start date of mid-September 2026.

What You’ll Do

• Clean mobile equipment safely and efficiently in preparation for maintenance
• Fuel, lube, and grease field equipment and heavy machinery
• Perform basic servicing such as oil changes and filter replacements
• Lubricate running gears, moving parts, booms, pulleys, buckets, and other components
• Provide on-site fueling and service support to active job sites
• Maintain accurate service and equipment records
• Work closely with the Maintenance team to support fleet readiness
• Complete and submit daily timecards
• Pitch in with other duties as needed — teamwork matters here

What You Bring

• Previous experience in a laborer or similar hands-on role
• Experience in a maintenance, welding, or mechanical environment is an asset
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions by radio, verbal instruction, or hand signals
• Ability to stay alert, work safely around others, and adapt to changing site conditions
• Valid class 3 driver’s license with a clean Driver’s Abstract
• TDG certification required
• Air Brakes endorsement is an asset
• First Aid and/or Mine Rescue training is an asset
• Grade 12 completion

The Right Fit Looks Like This

• Physically fit and comfortable performing manual labor (lifting up to 50 lbs. / 23 kg)
• Detail-oriented and safety-focused — shortcuts aren’t your thing
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Calm under pressure and professional in challenging situations
• Eager to learn, quick to adapt, and open to best practices
• Takes pride in doing the job right and supporting the crew

What’s In It for You

This role is based out of Sparwood, B.C., working a 7 x 7 shift rotation. Shifts typically run 12 hours, with overtime after 8 hours. Benefits after 30 days of employment. $200/day LOA.

At MacKay, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
• A company that walks the talk on safety
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to grow your skills and advance
• A crew that values your experience and the work you do

At MacKay, we believe great people build great projects. If you’re ready to operate with precision, safety, and pride, we want to hear from you.