Heavy Equipment / Crane Technician - Leduc

Randstad Canada; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Field premiums

Health & dental

Extended care

RRSP retirement plan

Tuition support

Boot & tool allowances

Job summary

Randstad Canada is hiring a Heavy Equipment & Crane Technician for both shop and field work in Nisku, AB. The role offers strong pay, field premiums, and comprehensive benefits with opportunities for on-site and mobile service.

Qualified journeymen or Red Seal applicants with hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills are preferred. A valid Class 5 license is required, with crane experience considered a major plus. Tuition support is provided.

Qualifications

• Red Seal or Journeyman in Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport (3rd/4th Year Apprentices welcome).
• 3+ years of experience troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Valid Driver's License: Class 5 (Class 1 or 3 for field work).
• CVIP inspection license and crane experience are major pluses; crane training provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform root-cause diagnostics on hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Maintain and Overhaul heavy cranes and fleet gear in shop.
• Operate service truck for on-site diagnostics and repairs.
• Uphold safety culture with daily hazard checks and safe rigging.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Tools usage

Education

Red Seal Certification

Tools

OEM service software

Job description

Heavy Equipment & Crane Technician (Shop & Field)

Salary: $42.00 – $48.00/hr + Field Service Premiums

Location: Nisku, AB (Shop & Local Field Service)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Day Shift)

Why Join Our Team?

Are you an experienced Journeyman, Red Seal, or Senior Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic looking to focus on high-demand lifting gear? We are an industry leader hiring a skilled technician for our Nisku operations.

Whether you prefer structured shop bays or mobile field work in a modern truck, this role provides top pay, safety, and 100% tuition coverage to advance your trade skills.

Advantages

• Competitive Pay: $42.00 – $48.00/hr based on experience, with regular wage reviews.
• Field Premiums: Extra hourly pay added for all time spent out on field service calls.
• Health & Dental: Excellent benefit coverage with 75% of premiums paid by employer.
• Extended Care: Includes Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, and EAP.
• Retirement Plan: Company-matched RRSP program to support long-term goals.
• Tuition Support: Complete funding and financial assistance for trade growth.
• Perks & Gear: 3 paid personal days annually, plus boot and tool allowances.

Responsibilities

• Precision Diagnostics: Conduct root-cause troubleshooting on hydraulic and electrical systems using OEM software.
• Shop Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and overhauls on heavy cranes and fleet gear.
• Field Service: Operate a fully equipped service truck to deliver fast, reliable on-site diagnostics and repairs.
• Safety Culture: Maintain a zero-incident shop with daily hazard checks and safe rigging using overhead cranes.

Qualifications

• Certification: Red Seal or Journeyman Ticket in Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport (3rd & 4th-Year Apprentices welcome!).
• Diagnostic Skills: 3+ years of experience troubleshooting complex hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Valid Driver's License: Class 5 required (Class 1 or 3 with clean abstract needed for field service roles).
• Key Assets: CVIP inspection license and crane experience are major pluses (crane training provided!).
• Hand Tools: Personal set of standard hand tools required (a complete tool guide will be provided).

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to [e-mail] to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.