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Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic

  • Buffalo, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Aug 18, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Professional degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostic repairs on a variety of industrial equipment including vacuum trucks and skid-steers. Collaborate with journeymen to troubleshoot issues and ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently.

Job details

Company Description In a complex and ever-changing world, we’re the ones who get it done. CEDA is where resourcefulness meets inventiveness, where experience meets innovation and where challenges inspire world-class solutions. With over 50 years of hands-on experience, our skilled workforce takes on the toughest industrial projects with determination, ingenuity and a results-driven approach—always with safety at the forefront. We help industries thrive by delivering reliable industrial and environmental services that maximize production, mitigate risk and prevent costly outages. Powered by cutting-edge technologies, CEDA provides more than 120 specialized services and cost-effective solutions across North America, creating exceptional value for our clients. We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you! Job Description CEDA has an immediate opening for an Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic for our shop in Conklin AB. We’re a small team, you’ll get to know the people as well as you know the equipment. The variety of interesting equipment with specialty components combined with the tools needed to do great work are a few reasons our shop team loves working here. What we offer: Competitive wages Excellent benefits, health spending account and matching pension contributions starting on your first day! 14x14 shift with 12-hour days Variety of equipment to work on: from skid steers to T&E Pumps on pressure and vacuum equipment (Cummins, Paccar, and loaders too!) Camp provided Safety is number 1: we watch out for one another and pride ourselves in doing the work right the first time Key Duties and Responsibilities: Preventative maintenance on Vacuum trucks, Combos, Water Trucks, Tankers, Skid-steers and Pressure Trucks Ongoing diagnostic and repair of diesel engines, after treatment/emissions, hydraulic systems and pumps Troubleshoot issues, inspect equipment and replace or repair defective parts Interpret work orders Occasionally attend service calls in the field Work alongside Journeyman to learn and develop your skills Attend daily tool-box and safety meetings as scheduled Other duties as assigned Role Specifications: Registered Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician or higher required Valid class 5 Driver’s licence required (non GDL) clean 5 year abstract Class 1 or 3 licence considered an asset Experience in hydraulic, electrical, and pump systems is an asset Able to provide a negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test Able to provide your own tools Skills: You’re happiest working in a team and getting the job done safely, as well as working independently on various projects in the shop You’re eager to learn and thrive in a busy shop environment Additional Information The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. To learn more, please also visit our page to view upcoming job fairs and events or follow us on Facebook.

What you’ll do

Perform preventative maintenance and diagnostic repairs on a variety of industrial equipment including vacuum trucks and skid-steers. Collaborate with journeymen to troubleshoot issues and ensure all work is completed safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Must be a registered apprentice heavy equipment technician with a valid class 5 driver's license and a clean abstract. Candidates must be able to provide their own tools and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Benefits

• Competitive wages • Excellent benefits • Health spending account • Matching pension contributions

Listed skills

  • Production · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Health · Preferred
  • safety · Preferred
  • Development · Preferred
  • Occupational safety · Preferred
  • Eager · Preferred
  • Time · Preferred
  • maintenance · Preferred
  • Diagnostic · Preferred
  • Reliable · Preferred
  • Eager to learn · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Preventative maintenance
  • Diesel engine repair
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pump systems
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Equipment inspection
  • Troubleshooting
  • Heavy equipment repair
  • Electrical systems
  • After treatment systems
  • Emissions systems
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Resourcefulness
  • Ingenuity
  • Workplace Inclusivity
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Diesel Engines
  • Innovation
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Abstract Class
  • Vacuum Systems

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Energy
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Engineering
  • Heavy Duty Mechanic
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanic
  • Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
  • Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

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