Maintenance Technician II

Sperry Rail; Nisku; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostic technology company in Nisku is seeking a support technician to help with vehicle and equipment maintenance. This role requires two years of electrical and mechanical experience, the ability to read technical diagrams, and a strong commitment to safety standards. The position involves ensuring compliance, conducting audits, and performing repairs under supervision, alongside a team dedicated to advancing railway safety through innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• 2 years of electrical experience required.
• 2 years of truck mechanical experience required.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support level position under indirect supervision.
• Repair and maintain field vehicles and related equipment.
• Ensure safety compliance and participate in environmental programs.
• Conduct vehicle audits and log repairs.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical experience

Effective communication

Customer relationship management

Education

High School Diploma/CAEC

Tools

Wiring diagrams

Assembly drawings

Job description

Overview

Support level position, working under indirect supervision of an experienced technician. May have supervisory duties over projects or personnel.

Responsibilities

• Support level position, working under the indirect supervision of an experienced technician. May have supervisory duties over projects or personnel.
• Follow company safety policies in both the shop and the field.
• Maintain a clean workspace and monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate resources to perform required tasks
• Repair and maintain field vehicles, rail-bound, HI Rail, and YTV and related equipment/components, perform field order repairs, inspections, adjustments, and troubleshoot maintenance issues.
• Report/record the condition of vehicles. (Audits)
• Fabrication and modification of new or existing equipment when required.
• Ensure vehicle & equipment meet safety and quality compliance standards, participate in safety, health, and environmental programs.
• Performs maintenance‑related special projects as required.
• Ensure all work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform vehicle audits and log SDMS.
• Work under limited supervision following procedures to complete assigned tasks.
• Diagnose and repair control systems, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems.
• Carriage component repairs and routine maintenance
• Kubota and hydraulic generator repairs
• Respond to service calls and emergency breakdowns
• Conduct routine safety checks on all vehicles and equipment
• Completes Fleet Wave computer or tablet entries associated with repairs, parts, and accounts for time spent on the repairs
• Identifies and completes repairs identified on Vehicle audits

Department Specific/Non-Essential Functions:

Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

Organizational Relationships/Scope:

Interacts at all levels within the organization.

Interacts with customer personnel.

Interacts across departmental boundaries.

Scope: Actions may impact customer relationships and the Company's financial condition.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Diploma/CAEC

2 years of electrical experience

2 years of truck mechanical experience

Ability to read wiring diagrams and assembly drawings

Mechanical experience with work equipment, heavy trucks,

Commercial Driver’s License (Class B) or equivalent

Participate in after‑hours on‑call rotation

Skills/Competencies: Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Maintain customer relationships and follow up on all customer complaints. Always maintain a professional and positive attitude toward employees and customers.

About Us

About Sperry:

Sperry Rail is on a mission‑critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting‑edge diagnostic technologies and AI‑assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step‑change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century, we have repeatedly succeeded in modernizing and improving rail diagnostics through our unrelenting pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever‑improving suite of products and services. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork, we are driven by 4 the challenge and bridging concept with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry has an opportunity to imprint themselves into our brand and further galvanize a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, Thought Leaders are welcome! We are agile, hungry, and invite those with similar passion to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to market. Fast paced, high‑touch with a distinct sense of purpose, we offer more than a job, rather an opportunity to be part of something different.