Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Apprentice

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc.; Alberta; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company-paid pension

Dental and extended health benefits

Compressed work schedule

Four weeks annual vacation

Relocation Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading forest products company in Alberta is looking for a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice. The role involves performing repairs and maintenance on heavy equipment and includes a 4-year training contract with education cost coverage. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Benefits include competitive salary, pension, health insurance, and a team-based culture that promotes work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Must be an indentured Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice or planning to enroll.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
• Complete any required entrance exams and skill assessment.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair mechanical components of heavy vehicles.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engine components.
• Prepare work estimates and service reports.
• Inspect, diagnose, adjust, repair, replace and test clutches, transmissions and axle assemblies.
• Prepare labour and parts cost estimates; write service reports; interpret manuals and warranty requirements.
• Keep records and initiate work notifications for detailed repairs.
• Use and care for a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Use of hand tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment maintenance tools

Job description

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Apprentice

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

CLOSING DATE: January 16, 2026 (or until filled)

JOB NUMBER: 2026-04

POSITION TYPE: Non-Permanent, Long-Term (4 yr contract)

LOCATION: Athabasca Area, Alberta

Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. (Al-Pac) is seeking a Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice to work out of mill site near Athabasca, Alberta. The successful candidate will be responsible for troubleshooting, adjusting, overhaul and maintenance of mobile heavy-duty equipment, as in dozers, wheeled loader, button tops, dump trucks, forklifts etc.

This apprenticeship position is a 4-year contract, with Al-Pac providing training and the coverage of education costs for the successful candidate.

Who Are We?

Al-Pac is the largest single-line kraft pulp producer in North America. Our mill is located near the communities of Athabasca, Boyle & Lac La Biche. We are leaders in our industry, from our quality products, mill operations and responsible forest management practices, to the way we grow and develop our team members and work with local communities. We are continuously exploring new and innovative ideas, while delivering premium products with a commitment to strong environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility – a commitment that is demonstrated by our long-standing Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certification*.

Role Responsibilities

• Overhaul, repair and maintenance of all mechanical components of heavy commercial and industrial vehicles.
• Mounted attachments to heavy equipment.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, diagnoses, repairs, replaces and tests all components of gasoline and diesel internal combustion engines, engine starting systems, and steering and braking systems.
• Inspects, diagnoses, adjusts, repairs, replaces and tests all components of clutches, hydraulic couplings, transmissions, transfer cases and axle assemblies.
• Inspects, repairs or replaces equipment winches, power take-offs, pneumatic or hydraulic pumps, booms, cables, blades and buckets. Inspects, repairs, overhauls and re-assembles electrical components such as alternators, distributors, starters, relays and solenoids, etc.
• Prepares work estimates of labour and parts costs; writes service reports. Interprets technical manuals relating to manufacturer specifications and warranty requirements.
• Keep records and initiate work notification for detailed repairs.
• Skill in the use and care of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.

Role Requirements

• Indentured Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Apprentice, or planning to enroll.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Successfully complete any required program entrance exams and Alberta-Pacific’s on-line skill assessment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license (GDL removed) with an acceptable driving history.

What We Offer

• A competitive annual salary including a company-paid pension at 7% and matching RRSP up to 3%.
• Company-paid dental and extended health benefits, including a health care and taxable spending account and supplemental life insurance.
• Compressed work schedule (Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
• Four week’s annual vacation to start, increasing with years of service.
• Relocation Assistance Program, depending on eligibility.
• Team-based culture that encourages work-life balance.

To apply today and learn more about Al-Pac's current opportunities, please visit: alpac.ca/grow-with-us

Legal Statement

Al-Pac is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We wish to express our thanks to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

*FSC-C021640

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Production

Industries

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing