Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic

Hammerstone Infrastructure Materials Ltd; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights to/from major centre

Ground transportation from airport to/

Onsite lodging provided

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Hammerstone Infrastructure Materials Ltd seeks a Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic (Off-Road) to join our quarry team in Alberta. The role involves hands-on troubleshooting, diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment including Komatsu, Liebherr, Hitachi/John Deere, Sandvik and more.

12-hour shifts with a 15 days on / 15 days off schedule. This safety-sensitive position requires pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and Fitness to Work testing, with a zero-tolerance Cannabis policy.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a 5-year clean driving record.
• Valid Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certificate.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with heavy equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge and use of PPE as required under OHS regulations.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

Red Seal HET Certificate

Job description

Located in the heart of the mineable oil sands of Alberta, the Hammerstone Quarry is one of the largest limestone quarries in Western Canada. The Quarry provides a year-round source of quality limestone aggregates that are essential to the growth, operational sustainability and environmental performance of the Alberta oil sands industry. Hammerstone Infrastructure Materials Ltd acknowledges Treaty 8 territory: the ancestral and traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, as well as the Métis. We acknowledge the many Indigenous peoples whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. Our recognition of this land is one aspect of ongoing reconciliation and an expression of our gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.

Hammerstone is seeking a Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic (Off-Road) to join our quarry team. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing the following equipment, or similar heavy machinery:

• Komatsu: 1250 Excavators, 375 Dozer, 155 Dozer, 605 Haul Trucks, 785 Haul Trucks, 600 Loaders, 500 Loaders
• Liebherr: 9150 Excavator, 776 Dozer
• Hitachi/John Deere: 450 & 470 Excavators
• Sandvik: Drills
• Small generator sets, light plants, and water pumps

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with a 5-year clean driver's abstract
• Valid Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certificate
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with heavy equipment maintenance
• Knowledge and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required under OHS regulations
• Ability to lift and handle heavy components safely
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment while also working independently and self-directed as required

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate
• Flights to and from a designated Canadian major centre provided (if required)
• Transportation from airport to on-site lodging and return provided (if required)
• Onsite lodging provided (if required)

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• 15 days on / 15 days off

IMPORTANT: As a safety sensitive position, it is a condition of employment that selected candidate successfully pass comprehensive pre-employment testing that includes a Drug and Alcohol screen and Fitness to Work testing. Please note that we have a zero-tolerance policy for any Cannabis derived products regardless of use frequency or purpose.