Heavy Duty Mechanic

Heidelberg Materials North America; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Overtime available

Benefits package

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America seeks a skilled maintenance technician to lubricate, repair and test mixer trucks and related equipment. You will inspect machines, diagnose problems and ensure repairs align with manufacturer standards.

The role operates in a unionized environment with a focus on safety, reliability and ongoing training. Wages are competitive with overtime opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Valid provincial or Red Seal Journeyman certification.
• Servicing transmissions, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems on mixer trucks.
• Knowledge of DOT inspection standards and formal maintenance programs.
• Physically capable of lifting, bending, kneeling and working in confined or elevated spaces.
• Comfortable using MS Office and computer-based maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Lubricate and perform breakdown maintenance and scheduled repairs of mixer trucks and equipment.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose problems.
• Ensure repairs meet manufacturer standards.
• Test mechanical products after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance.
• Perform other maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Transmissions servicing

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

DOT standards

Maintenance programs

Physical fitness

MS Office

Education

Provincial or Red Seal Journeyman certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Us

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lubricate and perform breakdown maintenance and scheduled repairs of mixer trucks and other equipment as required to achieve optimum performance.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose problems.
• Ensure that all equipment repairs are performed accurately to the manufacturer standards.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with specifications.
• Perform other miscellaneous mechanical and maintenance duties as assigned.

What Are We Looking For

• Valid provincial or Red Seal Journeyman certification
• Skilled in servicing transmissions, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on mixer trucks
• Knowledge of DOT inspection standards and formal maintenance programs
• Physically capable of performing tasks involving lifting, bending, kneeling, and working in confined or elevated spaces
• Comfortable using MS Office and other computer‑based maintenance tools

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination and background check.
• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply. Verification of age will be required as a condition of employment.

Work Environment

• Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level.

What We Offer

• $46.77 per hour
• Secure, long‑term employment
• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Training and development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Overtime available

Additional Information

This position is part of a unionized environment. Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and work schedules, are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

Heidelberg Materials welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations may be available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI‑assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.