heavy equipment / crane technician.

Heavy Equipment & Crane Technician (Shop & Field)

Salary: $42.00 – $48.00 per hour + Field Service Truck Premiums

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

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

Why Join Our Team?

Are you an experienced Journeyman, Red Seal, or Senior Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic looking to focus on high-demand lifting gear and heavy machinery? We are a top industry leader seeking a committed technician for our Nisku facility.

Whether you thrive in structured shop bays or enjoy the independence of mobile field service in a modern truck, this role delivers strong compensation, a proactive safety culture, and complete tuition backing to help advance your trade skills.

Advantages
Competitive Base Pay: $42.00 – $48.00/hr based on experience, with regular wage reviews.

Field Premium Pay: Extra hourly pay added for all time spent on field service calls.

Health & Dental: Strong coverage with 75% of premiums paid by the employer.

Extended Care: Covers Vision Care, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, and EAP.

Retirement Savings: Company-matched RRSP plans to support your long-term goals.

Tuition Support: Ongoing education funding and financial assistance for trade growth.

Perks & Gear: 3 paid personal days each year, plus generous boot and tool allowances.

Responsibilities
Precision Diagnostics: Conduct root-cause troubleshooting on complex hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical setups using OEM software and schematics.

Shop Maintenance & Overhauls: Carry out routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and mechanical overhauls on heavy cranes and fleet vehicles.

Field Service Operations: Drive and operate a fully equipped service vehicle to deliver fast, reliable on-site diagnostics and field repairs.

Safety Culture: Promote a zero-incident work environment through daily safety meetings, hazard checks, and safe rigging with overhead cranes and forklifts.

Qualifications
Red Seal / Journeyman Ticket in Heavy Duty Equipment or Commercial Transport (Motivated 3rd and 4th-Year Apprentices are welcome to apply!).

Diagnostic Aptitude: 3+ years of experience with practical troubleshooting skills in hydraulic circuits and electrical systems.

Valid Driver’s License: Valid Class 5 License (Class 1 or Class 3 with a clean abstract needed for field service roles).

Key Assets: CVIP inspection ticket and overhead crane experience are strong pluses (crane expertise is NOT required—we will train!).

Tools of the Trade: Personal set of standard hand tools required (a complete tool guide will be provided).

Summary
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