Journeyman Mechanic — Lead Diesel & Hydraulic Systems

Ketek Group Inc; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

RRSP matching

Flexible vacation

Family-owned

Retention bonus

Job summary

Ketek Group Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Service Technician to guide apprentices and perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure equipment operates at peak performance.

The role emphasizes safety, thorough diagnostics, and teamwork across site operations in Western and Northern Canada. Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Heavy Equipment Service Technician certificate with minimum one-year experience.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Able to read specs and drawings and perform math calculations.
• Familiar with saws, grinders and hand tools.
• Able to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Valid Class 5 license with a clean Drivers Abstract.

Responsibilities

• Manage, schedule and prioritize maintenance work orders and apprentices.
• Rebuild and repair diesel/gasoline, pneumatic, and electric powered equipment.
• Plan, inspect, service, diagnose, troubleshoot, dismantle, and replace unit assemblies or parts.
• Communicate with supervisors and other divisions on methods, procedures, standards, and hazards.
• Follow specifications on complex equipment diagrams, parts drawings and catalogues; ensure safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and perform work requiring knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, low voltage DC, electronic and pneumatic principles.
• Test and operate repaired equipment as required; perform field repairs if needed.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain safety training; observe safety procedures.

Skills

Fluent in English

Good hand-eye coordination

Reading and interpreting specs/draws

Ability to handle changing priorities

Safety awareness

Education

Journeyman Heavy Equipment Service Technician certificate

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Ketek Group Inc. is seeking a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Service Technician to guide apprentices and perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure equipment operates at peak performance.

The role emphasizes safety, thorough diagnostics, and teamwork across site operations in Western and Northern Canada. Strong knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems is essential.