VFSS Technicians (Fly in/Fly out)

Levitt-Safety; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced technicians to join their Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems team in Fort McMurray. This role offers a unique compressed work schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off, with competitive pay and company-paid housing for fly-in/fly-out employees. As a key member of the field service team, you will conduct inspections, maintenance, and repairs on various heavy-duty equipment. If you possess strong mechanical skills and a commitment to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a culture of excellence and safety.

Benefits

Company-paid housing

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company-matched RRSP contribution

Annual profit-sharing opportunity

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience servicing VFSS systems preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and repairs of vehicle fire suppression systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain service documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Troubleshooting Skills

Customer Service

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

High School Diploma

Technical Certification

Tools

iPads

Laptops

Job description

Levitt-Safety has an exciting opportunity for experienced technicians to join our Vehicle Fire Suppression Systems (VFSS) team in Fort McMurray, AB.

This role offers a highly desirable compressed work schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off, 12 hour shifts with company-paid housing for fly-in/fly-out employees OR a monthly housing allowance for local employees.

About the Role

As a key member of our field service team, you will:

• Conduct comprehensive inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs of vehicle fire suppression systems on a wide range of heavy-duty and off-road equipment at various customer sites.
• Carry out regular and emergency service visits to check and maintain fire extinguishers, emergency lights, alarms, and other fire safety equipment.
• Complete all required service documentation, inspection reports, and work orders in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring proper documentation of deficiencies, corrective actions, and parts used.
• Deliver excellent customer service by proactively communicating service updates, making recommendations for ongoing fire safety improvements, and representing Levitt-Safety with professionalism and technical expertise.
• Support inventory management as needed.
• Available for on-call / emergency work
• Be the Face of Levitt-Safety for our customers and their onsite safety needs

Ideal Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience servicing VFSS systems is preferable
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting skills & basic electrical knowledge
• Experience working in a mechanical shop or equivalent hands-on role with vehicles or other motorized equipment is a strong asset
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and service manuals
• Prior customer service experience with strong communication skills
• Comfortable using technology such as iPads, cell phones and laptops
• Must successfully pass pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and a drug and alcohol test
• Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract

What We Offer

• Company-paid housing and travel to and from Fort McMurray, or monthly housing allowance for local technicians
• Compressed work week schedule of 12 hours/day, 14 days on and 14 days off
• Competitive pay tied to your experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP and other group health insurance benefits for you and your family
• Company-matched RRSP contribution plan
• Annual profit-sharing opportunity
• A company culture based on our Face of Levitt-Safety Fundamentals and family values, where we truly believe that people are our most important asset

Safety Compliance

This is a physically demanding role the successful candidate must be:

• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.unassisted, coupled with good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Work in restricted spaces such as engine compartments
• Work on heights on large mine equipment using ladders and walkways
• Driving and sitting for extended periods of time
• Frequent walking on uneven terrain on customer sites
• Professional, reliable and safety-focused

You will support a strong safety culture and service team by being a part of regular safety meetings, ensuring adherence to safe work practices, and proactively identifying and addressing hazards. This role models safe behavior, works closely with the Quality team to uphold service standards and contributes to incident prevention and continuous improvement in safety performance.

Levitt-Safety is committed to the principle of employment equity in the workplace and ensures that our practices of hiring are based on qualifications and ability. We invite all applicants, including persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and Indigenous Peoples to apply for our career opportunities. We understand that experience comes in many forms and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. If you require any accommodation in the application process, please contact us [e-mail] in the application. We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.