Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyman/ Apprentice
Top Benefits
About the role
**Location:**Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
**Career Number:**3779
**Date Posted:**2026-03-02
##Working at DFI
Got ideas? We want them.
Looking for a rewarding challenge?
As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.
Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.
Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.
We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.
Join our team.
##Job Profile
Our Heavy Equipment Technicians are responsible for the repair and maintenance of our on-road equipment along with other various types of equipment within DFI’s fleet.
Benefits:
-
Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
-
RRSP Matching
-
Employee Referral Program
-
Professional Development Allowance
-
Employee preferred fuel pricing program
-
Career advancement opportunities
-
Employee Assistance Program
-
Employee discounts at participating vendors
#dficareers
##Job Duties
- Service all on road equipment within DFI’s fleet including: highway tractors, mobile cranes, skid steers, picker trucks, wheel loaders and additional equipment, as required
- Major component replacement and rebuilds as needed
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems
- Shop maintenance and clean up
- Tracking of service intervals on equipment
##Qualifications
- Valid Class 5 License Required
- Registered Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician preferred or Registered Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
- Crane experience is an asset
- Ability to work alone and in groups is a must
- Truck Trailer CVIP License is an asset
About DFI
With 50+ years of experience, DFI provides quality end-to-end piling services and products to clients across North America and Australia.
DFI operates a state-of-the-art ERW pipe mill and maintains an extensive fleet of custom-built piling and ancillary equipment designed to be agile in remote locations and adverse climates and ground conditions.
Similar jobs you might like
Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyman/ Apprentice
Top Benefits
About the role
**Location:**Grande Prairie, AB, Canada
**Career Number:**3779
**Date Posted:**2026-03-02
##Working at DFI
Got ideas? We want them.
Looking for a rewarding challenge?
As a privately owned company, with innovation as a core value, DFI has the unique ability to provide you with experiences that put your ideas into action.
Over the past 50+ years, the relentless pursuit of excellence and self sufficiency has led DFI to grow from a small, one-truck operation into a multi-national company that works across the globe delivering world-class products and services across a vast array of industries.
Our own independent ERW pipe mill, our 54-acre storage yard, 200,000 square feet of shop space (featuring overhead cranes, vehicle exhaust extraction, and mechanic pits), our in-house engineers, our custom-built cranes, and internal international opportunities are all examples of what proudly sets us apart.
We recognize that none of the above could be achieved without a world class workforce, so let us invest in you.
Join our team.
##Job Profile
Our Heavy Equipment Technicians are responsible for the repair and maintenance of our on-road equipment along with other various types of equipment within DFI’s fleet.
Benefits:
-
Comprehensive Health and Dental plan
-
RRSP Matching
-
Employee Referral Program
-
Professional Development Allowance
-
Employee preferred fuel pricing program
-
Career advancement opportunities
-
Employee Assistance Program
-
Employee discounts at participating vendors
#dficareers
##Job Duties
- Service all on road equipment within DFI’s fleet including: highway tractors, mobile cranes, skid steers, picker trucks, wheel loaders and additional equipment, as required
- Major component replacement and rebuilds as needed
- Troubleshoot and diagnose problems
- Shop maintenance and clean up
- Tracking of service intervals on equipment
##Qualifications
- Valid Class 5 License Required
- Registered Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician preferred or Registered Apprentice Heavy Equipment Technician
- Crane experience is an asset
- Ability to work alone and in groups is a must
- Truck Trailer CVIP License is an asset
About DFI
With 50+ years of experience, DFI provides quality end-to-end piling services and products to clients across North America and Australia.
DFI operates a state-of-the-art ERW pipe mill and maintains an extensive fleet of custom-built piling and ancillary equipment designed to be agile in remote locations and adverse climates and ground conditions.