Heavy Duty Mechanic - FIFO

Grizzlytrek Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fly in, fly out from Edmonton or Cal g

Camp accommodations

Overtime after 8 hours / 44 hrs

Life insurance

AD&D insurance & critical illness

Extended health care

Vision care

Dental care

Travel insurance

Training & career development

Job summary

GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. is seeking Journeyman and Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanics for an on-site position in the Fort McMurray region.

The role involves servicing CAT 797 haul trucks and hydraulic shovels on an active oil sands mine, with a 14 days on / 14 days off rotation and fly-in/out from Edmonton or Calgary. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of mining equipment experience and hold Journeyman or Red Seal HET certification.

Qualifications

• Journeyman or Red Seal HET certification (or international/equivalent)
• 3+ years hands-on with large mining equipment (CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, Hitachi)
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Clean driver's abstract and Advanced Class 5 with Air Brakes
• Commitment to safety and teamwork and ability to live in camp on 14/14 rotation

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain CAT 797 haul trucks and hydraulic shovels
• Diagnose engine, hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain faults and identify repair path
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and component changes
• Use diagnostic tools and service documentation to isolate faults
• Maintain accurate service records and work orders for each unit
• Work safely around active mine traffic and follow safety procedures

Skills

Journeyman or Red Seal HET

3+ years mining equipment

Advanced diagnostics

Clean driver's abstract with Air Brak­

Safety & teamwork

Job description

About GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd.

GrizzlyTrek Group is a Technical Workforce and Indigenous Employment Partner. We recruit skilled trades across Canada's industrial sector and place them with reputable employers offering long term work, fair pay, and room to advance. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and proudly support Indigenous employment.

The Role

GrizzlyTrek is seeking Journeyman and Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanics (Heavy Equipment Technicians) to join our valued client's team in the Fort McMurray region. This is a full time, permanent rotational position: 14 days on, 14 days off, at $58.00 per hour, flying in and out of Edmonton or Calgary. The work is CAT 797 haul trucks and hydraulic shovels on an active oil sands mine.

Why technicians take this one: 14 and 14 is 26 weeks a year at home. Two flight hubs open it up to southern Alberta, the BC interior, and Saskatchewan. Overtime starts after 8 hours a day or 44 a week on an 11.5 hour shift, so it is built into the schedule. The iron is the largest in the country, and this is a permanent position with a client that has continuous work in the region, not a shutdown crew.

• Position Type Full Time, Permanent, Rotational
• Location Fort McMurray region (Wood Buffalo), Alberta oil sands
• Schedule 14 days on, 14 days off. Fly in, fly out from Edmonton or Calgary.
• Hours 11.5 hours per day plus overtime, alternating day and night sets
• Overtime Paid after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week
• Compensation $58.00 per hour (Journeyman / Red Seal)
• Experience 3+ years on large mining equipment (CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, Hitachi)
• Certification Journeyman or Red Seal HET. Advanced Class 5 with Air Brakes.
• Accommodations Camp accommodations provided while on rotation
• Pre-Employment Drug and alcohol screening, physical demands, respiratory fit test, clean driver's abstract. Full details below.
• Start Immediate

What You'll Do

• Repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul, and maintain CAT 797 haul trucks, hydraulic shovels, and other mobile heavy duty equipment
• Diagnose engine, hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain faults and determine the most efficient route to the repair
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance, inspections, and component change-outs
• Use manufacturer diagnostic tools and service documentation to isolate faults
• Keep accurate service records and work orders on every unit
• Work safely around active mine traffic and follow all site safety procedures

What You Bring

• Journeyman or Red Seal HET certification (International or equivalent experience considered)
• 3+ years hands-on with large mining equipment (CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, Hitachi)
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with superior mechanical aptitude
• Clean driver's abstract and Advanced Class 5 licence with Air Brakes
• Commitment to safety and teamwork, self-driven, and takes pride in the work
• Able to live in camp and work a 14 and 14 rotation, alternating days and nights

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct CAT 797 or hydraulic shovel experience
• Oil sands or open pit mine site experience
• Experience mentoring apprentices on a maintenance crew

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is conditional on negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening result and the ability to meet the physical demands of this position.

• Negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening result
• Ability to meet the physical demands of this position
• Able to pass a respiratory fit test, meet fitness standards, and handle 50 lbs
• Clean Driver's Abstract and Advanced Class 5 License with Air Brakes

Only those selected will be contacted for further pre-employment screening and interviews. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Work Environment

• Active oil sands mine site, Fort McMurray region, with camp accommodations while on rotation
• 14 days on, 14 days off, 11.5 hour shifts plus overtime, alternating sets between days and nights
• Shop and field work in all weather conditions
• Physical work, including lifting and handling up to 50 lbs and respirator use

What We Offer

• Fly in, fly out from Edmonton or Calgary, with camp accommodations while on rotation
• Overtime paid after 8 hours a day or 44 hours a week
• Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
• AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
• Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
• Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
• Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
• Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
• Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
• Ongoing training and career development support