Shop Mechanic (Off-Road) - Michels Canada

Michels Corporation

Nisku

On-site

CAD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Michels Canada, based in Nisku, Alberta, is seeking a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic (Non-Union) for an in-shop, full-time role. You will lead diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and repairs on a range of heavy equipment, maintaining a strong safety culture within a collaborative shop environment.

The position emphasizes hands-on repair of trucks, trailers, and construction equipment, with opportunities for growth and development in a nationally recognized contractor family.

Qualifications

  • Journeyperson HET certification with truck/trailer experience; Red Seal Off-Road preferred.
  • 5+ years’ experience maintaining and repairing heavy equipment (trucks, trailers, yellow iron).
  • Valid driver’s license with clean record as per company.
  • Strong awareness of workplace health and safety and ability to follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers.
  • Diagnostics and preventative maintenance including engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, and filter changes.
  • Repair and maintenance of equipment and fleet vehicles.
  • Repair body damage and mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems as needed.
  • Document work performed and parts used in Fleet Software system.

Skills

HET certification
Truck & trailer experience
Basic computer proficiency
Operate heavy equipment
Safety minded
Interpersonal & communication skills

Education

Journeyperson status (HET)

Tools

Fleet Software

Job description

Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic (Non-Union)
Full-time, Permanent (Fully in shop, non-field)
Nisku, AB

Work with people who treat you like friends.

Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.

Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.

About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

As a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) with Michels Canada in Nisku, you’ll take a lead role in keeping our mobile heavy equipment and fleet vehicles running safely and reliably. You’ll guide day-to-day shop work—repair, overhaul, and preventative maintenance—while tackling complex jobs in a fast-paced environment. Just as important, you’ll help foster a collaborative, supportive shop culture where the team can do their best work. This position is based in Nisku, AB.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identifying and communicating workplace hazards and correcting or seeking assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
  • Keeping equipment available and job-ready by performing diagnostics and preventative maintenance including but not limited to engine tune-ups, oil change, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters.
  • Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining equipment and fleet vehicles.
  • Assessing issues and recommending the appropriate scope of repair; including improvement opportunities to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
  • Ensuring that preventative maintenance guidelines are adhered to and maintaining complete and accurate records.
  • Maintaining vehicle and equipment functional condition by repairing engine failures, replacing parts and components, repairing body damage and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems malfunctions.
  • Diagnosing faults and malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine required repairs.
  • Documenting work performed, parts used and repairs completed by entering accurate information in the Fleet Software system.
  • Completing job-specific reports and paperwork as required.
  • Thinking logically and keeping up with changes in technology.
  • Upholding company culture and core values by adhering to Michels Canada’s Standards and Policies and working with others to promote and preserve our values while conducting your duties to contribute to a positive and professional work environment.
  • Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification, with truck and trailer experience; Red Seal Off-Road is preferred.
  • 5+ years’ experience performing maintenance and repairs on equipment ranging from heavy trucks, trailers, yellow iron and off-road construction equipment (e.g., excavators, skid steers, front-end loaders, HDD rigs).
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Able to move and operate equipment.
  • Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
  • Valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles driven, with an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team.

Benefits:
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/.

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: careers@michelscanada.com.

Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered.

Please note: All job postings at Michels Canada are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. While Michels Canada may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support part of the screening process, applications are still reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to ensure a thorough and fair evaluation.

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