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Heavy Equipment Technician (OFF Road) HOUSING AVAILABLE

Perform skilled mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on an off-road fleet and customer equipment. Maintain detailed maintenance reports and ensure all activities adhere to safety policies and manufacturer specifications.

  • On-site
  • Fort McMurray, AB
  • Posted Jul 6, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Job Description Job Summary Reporting directly to the Service Manager, the HET (Off Road) is responsible to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of our Off Road fleet, as well as, external customer equipment. The incumbent will troubleshoot major and minor mechanical problems, as well as repair and adjust all necessary mechanical components. The incumbent will conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission, vision and values of CILTD, as well as adherence to all established Policies and Procedures. Multiple Shift Availability; rotation of 7 days on, 7 days off. Duties and Responsibilities Perform troubleshooting, repairs, preventive maintenance, failure analysis, parts inspections, diagnostic analysis, component change outs on a variety of off road equipment; Ensure repairs and maintenance are being completed in a safe, cost and time effective manner and as per manufacturers specifications if applicable; Execute maintenance services and repairs as scheduled by the Service Manager; Maintain maintenance reports and documentation; Report all incidents, damage and near-misses immediately; and, Other relatable duties as required. Qualifications Grade twelve (12) Diploma or General Educational Diploma ‘GED’ equivalency is required; A valid Alberta Journeyman Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate OR, an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Technician (Off Road); Minimum two (2) years Off Road experience post Journeyman certification on Dozers, Graders and Excavators; Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License, along with a clean five (3) year driver’s abstract is required; Strong electrical and hydraulic knowledge is preferred; Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills and abilities; Capable of operating required equipment and tools in a safe and responsible manner; Proven understanding of safe work practices and mitigating risk; Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize job responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment; General knowledge of computer applications; and, Must have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. NOTE: Housing available! Creative Industries Ltd. is committed to attracting, motivating and retaining an inclusive and diverse workforce. Creative Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Creative Industries Ltd. does not discriminate against applicants based on genders, races, national and ethnic origins, religions, ages, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. When applying, please quote Competition #: HR22-0020. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Perform skilled mechanical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on an off-road fleet and customer equipment. Maintain detailed maintenance reports and ensure all activities adhere to safety policies and manufacturer specifications.

Requirements

Requires a Grade 12 diploma and a Journeyman Equipment Technician (Off Road) or Red Seal certification. Candidates must have at least two years of post-certification experience with dozers, graders, and excavators, plus a valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License.

Benefits

• Housing

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Troubleshooting
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Failure Analysis
  • Diagnostic Analysis
  • Electrical Knowledge
  • Hydraulic Knowledge
  • Component Change Outs
  • Equipment Operation
  • Risk Mitigation
  • Communication Skills

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week