Heavy Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Mechanic) – Contractor (Shop and Field Positions)

Sureway Construction Group Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sureway Construction Group in Edmonton seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician for both shop and field positions. The ideal candidate will have a Journeyperson accreditation with extensive experience in off-road equipment, particularly with CAT and Komatsu. This contractor role demands exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to quality workmanship, ensuring optimal equipment performance in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years' Journeyperson experience.
• Off Road experience required.
• Mining/logging/construction background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure equipment is maintained to high standards.
• Conduct performance and quality checks.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Problem solving

Quality workmanship

Organizational skills

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with Red Seal

Tools

Laptop with service programs

Welding equipment

Air compressor

Job description

Overview

Heavy Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Mechanic) – Contractor (Shop and Field Positions)

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

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Job Type: Contractor

Schedule: 12+ Hours per day, 10 & 4, OT after 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week

Location: Edmonton and Surrounding Area

Requirements:

• Full complement of hand tools.
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Valid Driver’s License

Pre-employment:

• Drug and alcohol testing which may be swab or urine depending on site requirements
• WCB and proof of liability of $5 million coverage
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Heavy Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Mechanic) – Qualifications:

• Must be a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with Red Seal – Off Road or equivalent
• Must have between 10-15 years' Journeyperson experience
• Off Road experience is REQUIRED
• Mining/logging/construction background is preferred
• Experience with CAT E.T. and S.I.S. and/or Komatsu is REQUIRED
• Problem solver, ability to read/troubleshoot and diagnose using hydraulic and electronic schematics
• Quality workmanship, takes pride in their work
• Exceptional organization and cleanliness skills are REQUIRED

Heavy Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Mechanic) – Field Qualifications:

• 4x4 service truck, equipped with a minimum 5000 lbs. crane
• Air compressor and welding capabilities
• Laptop with all service programs

Heavy Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Mechanic) - Responsibilities:

• Ensure equipment is maintained at the highest standards, in a timely manner
• Conduct performance and quality checks according to procedure
• Perform preventative maintenance, repair, and overhauls
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position

Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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