Journeyperson, HET

McKay Metis Group Ltd.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

McKay Métis Contracting is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician for a temporary position at our client site at Fort Hills. The assignment runs until December 31, 2026, with a 14 nights on/14 days off schedule and 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities include diagnosing, servicing, and repairing heavy equipment and trucks, maintaining logs, and preparing cost estimates. Valid driver’s license is required; CVIP license is an asset.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• CVIP license considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair heavy equipment and trucks.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs.
• Maintain service logs and records of maintenance.
• Prepare work orders and cost estimates.
• Test equipment after repair to ensure performance.
• Schedule maintenance and keep service records.
• All other duties as required.

Skills

Diagnostics

Maintenance

Repair

Troubleshooting

Engine overhauls

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Diagnostic equipment

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

McKay Métis Contracting is seeking experienced Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician for a temporary position at our client site at Fort Hills. This temporary assignment is expected to run until December 31, 2026

The Role:

Accountabilities:

Diagnose, service, and repair various systems that are found on heavy equipment and trucks such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer controlled automatic and 13 speed manual transmissions.

• Troubleshoot malfunctions in the equipment and perform repairs.
• Repair and service track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hard bars, track adjusters, hydraulic reversals, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions. 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.
• Service, diagnose, repair and maintain speed tandem axel with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy duty multi-axel suspensions, both conventional steel or air springs. Overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components.
• Maintain service logs and records of maintenance on all heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment.
• Prepare 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.
• Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records.
• All other duties as required.

Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• CVIP license considered an asset

Schedule:

• 14 nights on, 14 days off, 12 hour shifts, 1/2 hour unpaid lunch, averaging arrangement.
• Competitive compensation package

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.