Heavy Duty Vehicle Mechanic - Fly-in Fly-Out - Fort Mackay AB

Acden Base Operators Firebag team is growing!

Heavy Duty Vehicle Mechanic

**This is a fly in fly out opportunity located in Fort Mackay at the Firebag River Airport**

Primary focus

Repair, service, and maintenance, of diesel- and gas-powered light vehicles, heavy equipment, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter (ARFF) equipment and small engines.

What We Offer

• 2 Weeks on/ 2 Weeks Off Rotation
• Flights provided from (Calgary, Edmonton)
• Camp Accommodation
• Overtime eligible
• Pension
• Benefits
• Shop environment
• Performs physically demanding duties such as heavy lifting, working underneath trucks, working in cramped or awkward positions, climbing on/off units & trailers, getting in/out of units, working long hours if required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on light vehicles, Heavy Trucks and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair critical equipment required for airport operations
• Minor modification and small projects as required
• Interprets technical manuals, work orders, and writes service reports.

• Secondary duties, as required, may include but not limited to: conducting environmental, safety and quality checks, general housekeeping in support of a healthy and safe workplace and taking proactive and corrective measures in these areas.
• Responds to site preservation emergencies and environmental emergencies, other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience
• Emergency Vehicle Technician Certification would be an asset
• Class 1 or Class 3 with Q endorsement would be an asset

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

• Diagnosing electrical, and hydraulic issues.
• Service truck/Field experience would be an asset
• Must be organized, and have basic computer skills
• Must be able to work with little supervision.
• Must be positive, safety focused, and demonstrate a continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
• Must have strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Must be familiar safety regulations and safe work practices.
• Must be able to work a modified work schedule
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Must be willing and able to travel.

Due to many mandatory vaccination requirements at client projects / facilities, in order to provide substantial employment by ensuring compliance with our clients' mandates, the successful candidate may be required to validate full vaccination prior to hire.