Heavy Equipment Technician (Temporary)

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Location: Calgary, AB

Duration: 18 Months

What We Offer

• Compensation starting at $54.31 per hour
• Paid vacation at 6%
• An engaging, hands-on experience in the utility sector.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence.
• This temporary position has the potential to open the door to other opportunities within our company.

Why Work Here

Joining the ATCO Team means being part of a community of people inspiring change on a global scale. It’s meaningful work that can only be accomplished by helping each other, as we collectively look to the future. Collaborating and being professional, down to earth, and caring for one another and for the communities we serve – is central to our core values and cultivates a sense of belonging. We treat people with respect, entrust them to always be their best, and take every opportunity to ensure they feel part of our community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Supervisor, Fleet and the Team Lead, the Heavy Equipment Technician is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of vehicles and equipment. This role supports safe and reliable fleet operations through preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and quality repairs. The successful candidate will apply strong technical skills and a commitment to safety while ensuring work meets company standards and regulatory requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Repair, maintain, and diagnose problems on a variety of vehicles and equipment to provide safe reliable vehicles.
• Inspect vehicles and equipment during scheduled preventative maintenance checks giving particular importance to factors ensuring safe operation. Perform annual government Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program safety inspections where required.
• Maintain accurate and timely repair records of completed work.
• Install/remove Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) systems on a variety of new and used vehicles and equipment, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with government codes and company standards.
• Exchange NGV high-pressure cylinders in compliance with re-certification time periods.
• Ensure all work is completed efficiently, is of high quality and meets all government regulations, company safety and environmental standards.
• Coordinate the acquisition of parts through direct contact with suppliers and/or through Stores.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What You’ll Bring

• Must possess a Journeyman Certificate from a recognized Apprenticeship Program: Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certificate.
• Must possess or able to obtain a Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement and an in-house Operators Certificate.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills, learning ability, technical aptitude, initiative, mature judgement and decision making, responsible professional work habits to perform the duties that may be expected by a service technician.
• Must possess or be able to obtain Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate where required.
• Committed to be a team member, to operate efficiently and in compliance with government regulations, company safety and environmental standards.
• Alternate fuel knowledge would be an asset.
• Must possess computer skills and a working knowledge with diagnostic equipment.
• Must meet stand-by requirements and be available for stand-by when scheduled to do so.
• May be called out to assist in emergencies that arise on a 24-hour basis.
• Must be prepared to work in all types of weather.
• Must participate in the shift schedule as required.
• This position is a Safety-Sensitive position and has additional pre-employment requirements as identified in the Alcohol & Drug Policy.

We would like to thank everyone for their application; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates may be required to complete a criminal, education and employment background check and other skills assessments as needed for the position.

ATCO Gas is part of ATCO Ltd. ATCO delivers inspired solutions for a better world. We are a diversified global corporation with investments in the essential services of Structures & Logistics, Utilities, Energy Infrastructure, Retail Energy, Transportation and Commercial Real Estate. Learn more about how we build communities, energize industries and deliver customer-focused solutions like no other company in the world at

ATCO is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Visit our website for more information.

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