Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job summary

The Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy machinery such as excavators, dozers, and haul trucks. The role requires working effectively within a team environment while maintaining high standards of safety and operational performance.

Job details

Located in the heart of the mineable oil sands of Alberta, the Hammerstone Quarry is one of the largest limestone quarries in Western Canada. The Quarry provides a year-round source of quality limestone aggregates that are essential to the growth, operational sustainability and environmental performance of the Alberta oil sands industry. Hammerstone Infrastructure Materials Ltd acknowledges Treaty 8 territory: the ancestral and traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, as well as the Métis. We acknowledge the many Indigenous peoples whose footsteps have marked these lands for generations. Our recognition of this land is one aspect of ongoing reconciliation and an expression of our gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting. Hammerstone is seeking a Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic (Off-Road) to join our quarry team. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of hands-on experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing the following equipment, or similar heavy machinery: * Komatsu: 1250 Excavators, 375 Dozer, 155 Dozer, 605 Haul Trucks, 785 Haul Trucks, 600 Loaders, 500 Loaders * Liebherr: 9150 Excavator, 776 Dozer * Hitachi/John Deere: 450 & 470 Excavators * Sandvik: Drills * Small generator sets, light plants, and water pumps Qualifications * Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a 5-year clean driver’s abstract * Valid Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certificate * Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with heavy equipment maintenance * Knowledge and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required under OHS regulations * Ability to lift and handle heavy components safely * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to work effectively in a team environment while also working independently and self-directed as required Compensation * Competitive hourly rate * Flights to and from a designated Canadian major centre provided (if required) * Transportation from airport to on-site lodging and return provided (if required) * Onsite lodging provided (if required) Schedule * 12-hour shifts * 15 days on / 15 days off IMPORTANT: As a safety sensitive position, it is a condition of employment that selected candidate successfully pass comprehensive pre-employment testing that includes a Drug and Alcohol screen and Fitness to Work testing. Please note that we have a zero-tolerance policy for any Cannabis derived products regardless of use frequency or purpose.

What you’ll do

The Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy machinery such as excavators, dozers, and haul trucks. The role requires working effectively within a team environment while maintaining high standards of safety and operational performance.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certificate and possess at least 5 years of hands-on experience with heavy equipment. A valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean abstract and the ability to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing are mandatory.

Benefits

• Flights provided
• Transportation provided
• Onsite lodging provided

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Heavy equipment maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Diagnosing
• Repairing
• Mechanical aptitude
• Heavy machinery operation
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Independent work
• Safety compliance
• PPE usage
• Lifting Ability
• Self-Discipline
• Valid Driver's License
• Cannabis
• Reconciliation
• Heavy Equipment
• Environmentalism
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Water Pumps
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Dozer

Job areas

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

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