Heavy Equipment Technician

Collicutt Energy Services; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Collicutt Energy Services is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician in Grande Prairie with 5-10 years of experience for a dynamic role involving both field service and shop work. The position requires a Journeyperson Certification, expertise in hydraulic systems, and offers competitive wages along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Company-provided accommodations

Travel allowance

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

RRSP matching program

Employee referral bonuses

Apprenticeship support and course reimbursements

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of heavy-duty repair experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract.
• Proficient in computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform 500-hour inspections and scheduled maintenance.
• Diagnose and service hydraulic systems.
• Maintain professional client relationships and support team members.

Skills

Hydraulic system diagnostics and repair

Tractor/trailer maintenance

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Education

Journeyperson Certification – Heavy Equipment Technician

Tools

OEM diagnostic tools (CAT ET, SIS, Cummins Insite)

Job description

Join Our Team as a HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN – FIELD & SHOP ROLE (GRANDE PRAIRIE)

Are you a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician with 5–10 years of hands-on experience in the field? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your expertise makes an immediate impact? If so, Collicutt Energy Services wants to hear from you. We’re seeking driven and experienced technicians to join our Grande Prairie team, with a focus on FRAC equipment repair and maintenance. This role combines both field service and shop-based work, offering variety, autonomy, and the chance to work on some of the most demanding and advanced equipment in the energy sector.

As a Heavy Equipment Technician at Collicutt, you are responsible for performing detailed 500-hour inspections and scheduled maintenance to ensure optimal operation of heavy machinery. You expertly diagnose and service hydraulic systems, including hose replacements, fluid end components, filters, and engine cooling system flushes and replacements. Your role involves replacing critical engine components such as seals, turbochargers, cylinder heads, and injector packs, as well as major assemblies like transmissions, engines, and radiator bundles. You execute thorough pre- and post-repair testing and troubleshoot complex diesel and dual-fuel engine systems to maintain peak equipment performance.

You maintain professional client relationships by promptly addressing their needs and concerns, while fostering a collaborative team environment by supporting fellow technicians. Flexibility to work overtime and handle additional duties ensures the team meets operational demands and maintains Collicutt’s high standards of service excellence.

Schedule: This position operates on a rotational schedule of 15/6 or 15/13.

What You Bring

Required:

• Journeyperson Certification – Heavy Equipment Technician
• 5–10 years of experience in heavy duty repair, with strong background in:
• Hydraulic system diagnostics and repair
• Tractor/trailer maintenance
• Use of OEM diagnostic tools (CAT ET, SIS, Cummins Insite, etc.)
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract and reliable transportation
• Proficient in fundamental computer applications, including email, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Teams
• High attention to detail and initiative
• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Strong customer service mindset and team orientation

Preferred:

• Experience with FRAC equipment (e.g., CAT 3512, TH55/TH48, Cummins QSK50, Detroit 60, MTU engines) is an asset. FRAC-specific experience is not required, we are willing to train experienced technicians
• CVIP License

Working Conditions:

• This role involves work in both indoor and outdoor environments
• Work may be performed at the company’s own facility as well as at customer sites

Why Join Collicutt Energy Services?

• Competitive wages
• Company-provided accommodations
• Travel allowance
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Employee referral bonuses
• Apprenticeship support and course reimbursements

Excited about this opportunity? Send your resume to [e-mail] and make sure to include "Grande Prairie HET" in the subject line.

We can’t wait to hear from you!