heavy equipment / crane technician.

Elevate Your Mechanical Trade: Crane & Heavy Equipment Tech (Shop & Field)
Location: Nisku, AB (Shop & Local Field Service)

Hourly Wage: $42.00 – $48.00/hr + Field Service Premiums

Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent (Standard Day Shift)

Why You’ll Love Working Here
Eager to work on heavy-capacity lifting machinery with a top-tier industry player? We seek a sharp Journeyman, Red Seal, or Senior Apprentice Heavy Duty Tech for our Nisku branch.

Whether you excel in clean, fully outfitted shop bays or prefer the independence of running calls in a dedicated field truck, this role provides elite wages, a safety-first mindset, and full tuition coverage to help you keep advancing your career and trade tickets.

Advantages
Top Industry Pay: $42.00 – $48.00/hr (based on skill level) with scheduled wage evaluations.

Field Differentials: Collect extra cash premiums for each hour spent out doing field service repairs.

Extended Medical & Dental: 75% employer-paid benefits covering health, dental, vision, life, disability, and EAP care.

Retirement Security: Company-matched RRSP program to help you steadily build long-term wealth.

100% Paid Training: Complete financial sponsorship for your trade schooling and skill upgrades.

Gear & Leave Benefits: 3 annual paid personal days, accompanied by generous boot and tool stipends.

Responsibilities
Targeted Troubleshooting: Leverage modern OEM software to resolve complex hydraulic and electrical faults.

Shop Repairs & Overhauls: Handle scheduled maintenance, meticulous inspections, and major rebuilds on cranes and fleet units.

On-Site Dispatch: Operate a cutting-edge mobile service rig to provide swift diagnostics and repairs across regional routes.

Workplace Safety: Uphold our zero-harm standard by conducting daily risk reviews and following safe rigging protocol.

Qualifications
Trade Credentials: Valid Red Seal or Journeyman ticket in Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport (experienced 3rd/4th-year apprentices are welcome!).

Diagnostic Background: 3+ years resolving intricate electrical, hydraulic, and engine systems.

Clean Driver’s License: Class 5 standard (Class 1 or 3 license with clean driver record needed for field dispatch).

Preferred Assets: Active CVIP certificate and mobile crane exposure are strong advantages (training available).

Required Tooling: Complete set of personal mechanic hand tools (tool inventory list shared upon onboarding).

Summary
Ready to Advance Your Trade? Apply Today!
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