About the role
Forgen is dedicated to building a better future - for generations.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Position Summary Diagnose and perform repairs and services on company-owned and rental equipment.
Forgen Overview Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.
Key Responsibilities
- Embrace Forgen’s Core Values in all aspects of the job.
- Perform the roles and responsibilities for Field Mechanic as listed on the Accountability Chart.
- Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Perform preventative maintenance on company owned and rental fleet.
- Repair and troubleshoot engines, fuel systems, final drives, hydraulic components, including pumps, motors, valves, and all related components, electrical and air systems.
- Write service reports that accurately document activities.
- Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and timecards in an accurate and timely manner.
- Perform assigned tasks in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
- Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure safe quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis.
- Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
- Communicate with equipment manager and field managers in a manner which promotes a positive relationship.
- Work overtime as needed and within labor law guidelines.
- Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
- The following experience is required:
- Five plus years of Heavy Equipment Mechanic experience.
- Valid Driver’s License (Class A or Class B, with Air Brake endorsement) and ability to drive on behalf of company business.
Preferred Qualifications
- The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
- WHMIS 2015
- General Mine Safety Awareness
- Competent Person Safety Training
- First Aid and CPR
Physical Demands & Work Environment This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or at heights. Work conditions and demands may vary, with possible exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather. Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots, is required. Effective communication, tool use, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.
This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.
Equal Opportunity Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status.
Agency Policy
About Forgen
At Forgen, we leave the planet better than we found it.
Founded in 2008, our company has grown into one of the largest self-performing environmental contractors in the United States. Our tagline, ‘For Generations,’ is an acknowledgment of our commitment to building a better tomorrow.
Today, we excel in complex geotechnical and environmental construction services that restore and strengthen our natural surroundings to protect people, communities, and the environment for generations to come. With employees supporting meaningful projects across the United States and Canada, our impact on future generations is only getting started.
About the role
Forgen is dedicated to building a better future - for generations.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Position Summary Diagnose and perform repairs and services on company-owned and rental equipment.
Forgen Overview Forgen is a leading geotechnical and specialty civil construction company operating across North America. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for complex civil, geotechnical, and environmental challenges, guided by our core values of integrity, passion, teamwork, and smart work.
Key Responsibilities
- Embrace Forgen’s Core Values in all aspects of the job.
- Perform the roles and responsibilities for Field Mechanic as listed on the Accountability Chart.
- Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Perform preventative maintenance on company owned and rental fleet.
- Repair and troubleshoot engines, fuel systems, final drives, hydraulic components, including pumps, motors, valves, and all related components, electrical and air systems.
- Write service reports that accurately document activities.
- Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and timecards in an accurate and timely manner.
- Perform assigned tasks in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
- Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure safe quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis.
- Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
- Communicate with equipment manager and field managers in a manner which promotes a positive relationship.
- Work overtime as needed and within labor law guidelines.
- Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
- The following experience is required:
- Five plus years of Heavy Equipment Mechanic experience.
- Valid Driver’s License (Class A or Class B, with Air Brake endorsement) and ability to drive on behalf of company business.
Preferred Qualifications
- The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
- WHMIS 2015
- General Mine Safety Awareness
- Competent Person Safety Training
- First Aid and CPR
Physical Demands & Work Environment This role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, extended standing or walking on project sites, climbing in and out of equipment, and working in confined spaces or at heights. Work conditions and demands may vary, with possible exposure to heavy machinery, chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, and extreme weather. Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, a hard hat, and steel-toed boots, is required. Effective communication, tool use, and adherence to safety protocols are essential.
This job description outlines the general scope of work and is not exhaustive. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed. Requirements may be adjusted to accommodate disabilities, except where they pose a direct safety risk.
Equal Opportunity Forgen is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any legally protected status.
Agency Policy
About Forgen
At Forgen, we leave the planet better than we found it.
Founded in 2008, our company has grown into one of the largest self-performing environmental contractors in the United States. Our tagline, ‘For Generations,’ is an acknowledgment of our commitment to building a better tomorrow.
Today, we excel in complex geotechnical and environmental construction services that restore and strengthen our natural surroundings to protect people, communities, and the environment for generations to come. With employees supporting meaningful projects across the United States and Canada, our impact on future generations is only getting started.