Heavy Equipment Field Maintenance Supervisor

Job summary

The supervisor will lead field mechanics and welders to ensure the maintenance and repair of heavy construction equipment. They are responsible for scheduling repairs, managing safety protocols, and overseeing daily work orders and timecards.

Job details

Heavy Equipment Field Maintenance Supervisor Kidco Construction is a complete construction solutions company specializing in residential earthworks, underground utility excavation, and basement excavation, for large‑scale residential, commercial, and municipal projects throughout Calgary, Alberta. With nearly four decades of experience, Kidco delivers end‑to‑end construction solutions—from initial site preparation and infrastructure installation through to foundation excavation, hauling, and equipment support. We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Field Maintenance Supervisor to oversee our field mechanics and welders as they repair and maintain the company's fleet of off-road heavy construction equipment. Key Responsibilities * Lead weekly safety meetings. Ensure adherence to all safe job procedures and practices. * Prioritize and schedule repairs and maintenance of heavy equipment, delegating tasks to appropriate field staff. * Collaborate with field operations supervisors to coordinate equipment repairs on-site or in the shop. * Inspect completed work to ensure quality and minimize rework. * Daily closing of work orders. * Collect and review timecards daily. * Prepare requisitions for materials and supplies. * Resolve work-related issues and recommend measures to improve productivity. * Prepare timelines and cost estimates for repairs when necessary. * Adapt to changing job duties as required. Required Skills and Experience * Heavy Equipment Technician Certification is considered an asset. * Extensive maintenance experience and knowledge of all types of construction equipment used on our jobsites, excavators, dozers, rock trucks, packers, loaders, scrapers, graders, and other heavy equipment used on large-scale civil construction sites. * Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 3 Driver’s License with Q-endorsement is considered an asset). * Computer skills are required. Typical Schedule: * Monday - Saturday, with Sundays off. What We Offer You: * Competitive Wage: Reflective of skill and experience. * Paid Overtime: After 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week. * Holiday/Vacation Pay: Paid on each paycheck at 9.6%. * RRSP Match Program: Available after 3 consecutive seasons at Kidco. * Full Benefits Package: Including dental, vision, extended health care, prescription medication coverage, and an employee assistance program (provided by Open Circle). * Safety Commitment: Strong focus on safety with our Safety Excellence program. * Career Advancement: Opportunities for growth and development. When you join Kidco Construction, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits for you and your dependents, an extended work season, challenging projects to grow your skills, a safety-conscious culture, and the chance to be part of a goal-oriented team.

What you’ll do

The supervisor will lead field mechanics and welders to ensure the maintenance and repair of heavy construction equipment. They are responsible for scheduling repairs, managing safety protocols, and overseeing daily work orders and timecards.

Requirements

Candidates should have extensive experience maintaining heavy construction equipment and possess strong leadership skills. A Heavy Equipment Technician Certification is considered an asset, along with a valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Benefits

• Paid Overtime • Holiday Pay • Vacation Pay • RRSP Match Program • Dental Insurance • Vision Insurance • Extended Health Care • Prescription Medication Coverage • Employee Assistance Program

Listed skills

• Civil · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• preparation · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• mechanics · Preferred
• Fleet · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy Equipment Maintenance
• Team Leadership
• Safety Compliance
• Work Order Management
• Scheduling
• Cost Estimation
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Computer Literacy
• Construction Equipment Knowledge
• Welding Supervision

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering