Heavy Duty Mechanic / HET
The mechanic will diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy construction equipment such as excavators, dozers, and loaders. Responsibilities also include performing routine maintenance, testing equipment for performance, and maintaining accurate service records.
- On-site
- Saskatoon, SK
- Posted Aug 17, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC / HET We are looking for competent and experienced Heavy Duty Mechanics / HET to provide mechanical expertise to the Company's business. The successful candidates will be determined by their experience and attitude today working in a fast-paced environment. What’s in it for you! We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your well-being and growth: Competitive Wages Extended Health and dental coverage Healthcare Spending Account Employee Assistance Program RRSP/TFSA matching Life insurance Paid training and development opportunities Advancement opportunities with a rapidly growing company And more. Hourly Wage: $40-65 based on experience Firma is a preferred employer, we focus on Company culture, work / life balance, and we are very involved with the communities we live and work in by promoting sports and supporting local charities. Responsibilities: To provide some idea of the tasks you may be performing, a list of responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Check excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers and other heavy construction equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions. Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required. Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools. Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications. Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment. Service attachments and working tools such as buckets, blades, winches and booms. May perform repair work on heavy trucks. May attach components and adjust new equipment. Maintain service records and preventative maintenance for all equipment. Qualifications: Requirements and qualifications for this position are a combination of skills and attitude. A minimum of 5+ years of mechanical experience with heavy equipment is ideal for this position - journeyperson certification would be an asset. The following qualifications are needed for this role: Collaborative attitude that is team focused Great time management skills Highly organized and tidy Safety conscious Strong problem solving skills Completion of a 4 year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience and industry courses in heavy equipment repair. 4+ years of experience working on heavy civil construction equipment Legally able to work in Canada
What you’ll do
The mechanic will diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy construction equipment such as excavators, dozers, and loaders. Responsibilities also include performing routine maintenance, testing equipment for performance, and maintaining accurate service records.
Requirements
Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in heavy equipment repair and possess strong problem-solving and time management skills. Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program or equivalent industry experience is required.
Benefits
• Extended health coverage • Dental coverage • Healthcare spending account • Employee assistance program • RRSP matching • TFSA matching • Life insurance • Paid training • Development opportunities
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- Problem solvingPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Heavy equipment repair
- Mechanical diagnostics
- Preventative maintenance
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Safety conscious
- Team collaboration
- Hydraulic systems
- Heavy truck repair
- Computerized testing equipment
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Adjustment
- Power Tool Operation
- Construction
- Heavy Equipment
- Training And Development
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Equipment Service Management And Rental
- Problem Solving
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanics
- Planned Maintenance
- Time Management
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Energy
- Heavy Duty Mechanic
- Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Agricultural and Industrial Machinery Mechanics and Repairers
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 5+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
