Journeyperson, Automotive Technician

McKay Metis Group Ltd.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort McKay Métis Contracting in Fort McMurray, Alberta, is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Automotive Technician to perform maintenance and repair on a range of equipment and heavy trucks. The role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and requires hands-on diagnostic skills and safe operation in challenging sites.

You will conduct inspections, service logs, and parts coordination, with a focus on safety, quality workmanship, and teamwork within a dynamic industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Trade certificate is required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CVIP license considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-starter who can work within a team environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electronic systems on equipment and trucks.
• Perform routine maintenance and inspections, including fluids, brakes, tires.
• Overhaul engines and replace components as needed.
• Prepare work orders and cost estimates.
• Maintain service logs and ensure compliance with manufacturer specs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Self-starter

Safety-conscious

Education

Trade certificate

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

McKay Métis Group is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Automotive Technician.

The Role: Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor or designate, the Journeyperson Automotive Technician is responsible for performing maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of equipment.

Accountabilities:

Perform maintenance and repair activities on various pieces of equipment as well as heavy-duty truck and semi tractors as required if skill set is available.

• Diagnosis, services and repairs various systems that are found on equipment and trucks such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, manual transmissions, computer controlled automatic transmissions.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in the equipment and performs repair.
• Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.
• Overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components.
• Maintains service logs and records of maintenance on all equipment.
• Prepares work orders and cost material estimates.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Fabricate needed parts or items.
• Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices. Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records.
• Operating safely and driving to conditions.
• Operate various makes and models of Equipment.
• Complete walk around, safety checks, and FLRA and ensure the equipment is running properly. Report any damage or repairs to the maintenance team or supervisors.
• Operate equipment to standards, procedures, and practices.
• Report all incidents, damage and near misses immediately.
• Communicate updates to supervisor to ensure goals will be met.

Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment and keep the truck clean.

Provide on the job training to other employees and new hires when requested.

Ensure proper logs are maintained of condition and location of equipment for proper shift hand-over.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Required to operate trucks in a safe manner in congested and confined areas.

Keeps tools, equipment, and work area clean, organized, and in good working condition.

Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements:

• Trade certificate
• Valid driver’s license
• CVIP license considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skill.
• Self-starter who can work within a team environment and independently

Schedule:

• 7 days on 7 days off, 11.5 hours per day – subject to change

Location:

• The successful candidate must reside in Fort McMurray region, or be willing to relocate

About Us:

Fort McKay Métis Contracting is part of the Fort McKay Metis Group Ltd (MMG). MMG is the business arm of the Fort McKay Métis Nation (FMMN), a proud part of the community and seeking to embody their stakeholders’ vision and values in all that they do.

Affiliates and partners specialize in services such as civil construction, security, rig moving, site amenities, industrial solutions, crane services, transportation, speciality and commodity, chemicals and more.

Profits generated by our business are reinvested in the community including the Fort McKay beautification program, community parks, affordable housing, post-secondary scholarships for community members, and ongoing investment in local infrastructure.