Heavy Duty Road Technician

Sunbelt Rentals, Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rental company in Canada is seeking a Sr. Road Mechanic in Fort McMurray. The role involves performing preventive maintenance and repairs for various equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, with 1-3 years of mechanic experience preferred. The position offers a competitive pay range of $36.66 - $50.41 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits and support for career development.

Benefits

Fully Equipped Service Truck

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonuses

PPE and Safety Boots Reimbursement

Prescription Coverage

Tool Allowance

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of mechanic experience with diesel equipment or heavy construction equipment preferred.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
• Must be local to Fort McMurray.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment at the customer's location.
• Work in shop when not on field calls.
• Participate in on-call rotation.

Skills

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Flexibility with changing priorities

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school or equivalent training

Tools

Mechanic's tools of trade

Job description

Overview

Sunbelt Rentals – the fastest-growing rental business in Canada – is seeking a Sr. Road Mechanic to support our operations in the Lower Mainland. We are a proud supporter of hiring Military Veterans, promoting a diverse, inspired, supported, empowered workforce.

The shift for this position will be 7 on/7 off. There will not be an LOA, and the successful candidate will need to live locally.

Responsibilities

This Sr. Road Mechanic role performs preventive maintenance and repairs equipment at the customer's location in the safest, most effective way possible to avoid downtime. Our fleet varies by location but primarily includes Aerial Work Platforms, general construction tools, and equipment. Our specialty line locations may have a fleet of large-scale power generators, pumps, HVAC systems, and oil/gas-related equipment. This role will also be working in the shop when there are no field calls. Participation in our on-call rotation is mandatory. Our double-digit growth and internal promotion rate mean we are constantly looking to add top performers to our team.

Benefits & Perks

• Fully Equipped Service Truck and convenience to commute from home
• PPE provided and Safety boots reimbursement program
• $5200 tuition assistance grant
• Employee referral bonuses
• Original Equipment Manufacturer training RRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Prescription coverage, dental care, vision care, short & long-term disability coverage
• Tool allowance and long service reward program

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or GED required, some trade school or equivalent training desired
• 1 to 3 years of mechanic experience with diesel equipment, heavy construction equipment or specialty lines equipment (large-scale generators, pumps, HVAC or Oil & Gas equipment) strongly preferred
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Career Development

• We promote from within; you can explore your career and get prepared for various roles
• Opportunity to become a shop foreman, operational/service manager and/or advance into branch leadership
• Experience high employee fulfillment with our support and empowerment
• Work with an incredible team in a safety-driven culture

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• May need to provide mechanic’s tools of trade
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and troubleshooting fundamentals
• Knowledge of electrical systems and troubleshooting fundamentals
• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Develop new skills for a career track in service of operation management

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this role require bending, squatting, crouching, reaching, lifting 50 pounds or more, and working indoors/outdoors when required by the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to comply with applicable laws.

Qualifications & Candidate Fit

If you have done any of the following roles, we’d love to hear from you: Shop Mechanic, Mechanic, Technician, Service Foreman, Service Manager, Shop Manager, Mechanic Supervisor, Technician Supervisor, Lead Mechanic, Lead Technician, Diesel Technician, Diesel Mechanic, Service Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Hydraulic Technician, Hydraulic Mechanic, ASE Certified Mechanic, IFPS Certified Technician.

Sunbelt Rentals requires applicants to undergo a background verification process prior to commencing employment. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check. Sunbelt Rentals is an equal opportunity employer; veterans are encouraged to apply. Women, people with disabilities, Aboriginal peoples, and visible minorities are welcome to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Pay Range: 36.66 - 50.41 per hour. Starting rate of pay may vary based on position, location, education, training, and experience.

Please visit https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/careers/ for more information on benefits and to join our Talent Network. Sunbelt Rentals offers health, dental, vision, life insurance, wellbeing, and retirement plan with employer matching contributions as applicable.

Additional Notes

Gear up for an exciting career! Sunbelt Rentals supports service members. Veterans are encouraged to apply. If a current Sunbelt Rentals employee referred you, please notify them that you are applying so they can receive a referral bonus.