heavy equipment technician.

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Shop & Field)

Salary: $47.00 – $54.00 per hour + Field Service Truck Premiums

Location: Clairmont, AB (Shop & Local Field Service)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Day Shifts)

Why Join Our Team?

Are you a talented Journeyman, Red Seal, or Senior Apprentice Heavy Duty Technician seeking premium compensation, ongoing advancement, and versatile work? As a leading specialist in heavy machinery and lifting solutions, we are seeking a skilled technician to join our top-tier Clairmont team.

Whether you excel at diagnosing complex schematics in a state-of-the-art shop or mastering critical field repairs, this role provides the independence, backing, and modern tools required to advance your career.

Advantages
Top-Tier Compensation & Industry-Leading Benefits

Exceptional Pay: $47.00 – $54.00/hr commensurate with experience, plus clear advancement pathways.

Field Premium Pay: Generous hourly rate boost applied to every hour spent on field calls.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Health, Dental (75% covered), Vision, Life, Disability, and EAP.

Retirement Planning: Robust RRSP matching program designed to help build your long-term security.

Career Growth: Fully funded tuition reimbursement for ongoing trade certifications and OEM credentials.

Paid Time Off: Paid personal leave days provided in addition to full standard vacation accruals.

Gear Allowances: Dedicated annual tool and boot allowances to maintain your professional gear.

Responsibilities
Advanced Diagnostics: Execute expert troubleshooting on hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical setups using OEM software and schematics.

Heavy Maintenance: Perform scheduled checks, major component rebuilds, and routine service on 14-to-55-ton mobile cranes and heavy transport fleets.

Field Operations: Operate a fully outfitted service truck to deliver fast, expert repair solutions at nearby client job sites.

Safety First: Champion safety by actively leading daily toolbox talks, hazard evaluations, and strict site compliance.

Qualifications
Certifications: Red Seal / Journeyman Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanic (Motivated 3rd and 4th-year apprentices welcome).

Proven Technical Mastery: Strong diagnostic abilities with deep expertise in hydraulics, electrical circuits, and modern diesel engines.

Clean Driving Record: Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract (Class 1, Class 3, or MVI ticket preferred).

Experience: CVIP background preferred; mobile crane experience is an asset, but sharp diagnostic skills are paramount.

Tools of the Trade: Must possess a complete set of personal hand tools (guidance checklist available upon request).

Summary
Apply Direct: Submit your updated resume directly through the online job posting platform.

Email Direct: Forward your resume to View email address on randstad.com with "Heavy Equipment Tech - Clairmont" as the subject line.

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Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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