Heavy Equipment Technician

Ledcor; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodations

Flights from Edmonton/Calgary

Health and retirement benefits

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking experienced Heavy Equipment Technicians to support mining operations at Fort MacKay, AB. You will service and repair a fleet of haul trucks, loaders, dozers, and excavators, ensuring safety and reliability for critical assets.

You’ll work in a camp setting with 14 days on/14 days off, 12-hour days, and potential extension beyond April 2027. Strong knowledge of hydraulics, electrical and mechanical systems, plus OEM equipment expertise, are essential.

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.
• Must be available for day / night shifts.

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

Hands-on repair

Apprentice/Journeyperson cert

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Reading schematics

Diagnostic tools

CAT/John Deere/Komatsu

Day/Night shifts

Education

Apprentice or Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certification

Tools

Diagnostic tools

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. Join the True Blue Ledcor team! Learn more about working at Ledcor – watch here

Essential 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

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
• 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.

• extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage
• 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.

3218D Faithfull Avenue, Saskatoon, SK