Heavy Equipment Technician

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations

Flights from Edmonton or Calgary

Health and dental benefits

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. seeks experienced Heavy Equipment Technicians for a Fort McMurray/North Alberta project. You will maintain and repair haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators, ensuring safety and reliability in demanding outdoor conditions.

Camp accommodations are provided with a 14 days on / 14 days off schedule and 12-hour shifts. Candidates should have journeyperson certification and strong diagnostic skills for CAT, John Deere and Komatsu equipment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in heavy equipment repair (mining or heavy civil preferred).
• Apprentice or Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certification.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Experience reading schematics and using diagnostic tools.
• Experience with CAT, John Deere, and Komatsu equipment strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy mining equipment including haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Repair and replace components to OEM standards, with a focus on CAT, John Deere, and Komatsu equipment.
• Complete service records and communicate equipment status to operations teams.
• Work safely with tools and equipment, following all site safety procedures.
• Collaborate with mechanics and operations to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Reading schematics

Diagnostic tools

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Education

Apprentice or Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certification

Tools

CAT equipment knowledge

John Deere equipment

Komatsu equipment

Job description

Description

Ledcor is looking for experienced Heavy Equipment Technicians to support our operations in CNRL Albian Reclamation project in Fort MacKay, AB.

You’ll work on a fleet of haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators, helping keep critical equipment safe, reliable, and ready for the job.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy mining equipment includinghaul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators
• Perform scheduled maintenance and inspections to keep equipment running safely and efficiently
• Repair and replace components to OEM standards, with a focus onCAT, John Deere, and Komatsu equipment
• Complete service records and communicate equipment status to operations teams
• Work safely with tools and equipment, following all site safety procedures
• Collaborate with mechanics and operations to prioritize repairs and minimize downtime

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in heavy equipment repair (mining or heavy civil preferred)
• Apprentice or Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certification
• Strong knowledge ofhydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Experience reading schematics and using diagnostic tools
• Experience withCAT, John Deere, and Komatsuequipment strongly preferred
• Must be available for day / night shifts

Work Conditions:

• Project based position working 14 days on and 14 days off, working 12 hours per day
• Work is anticipated to be completed in April 2027 with potential for extension
• Camp accommodations
• Chartered flights from Edmonton or Calgary
• Work will be primarily outdoors and in various weather conditions

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.