Field Foreman HET Off-Road (Journeyperson)

Edmonton, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 5, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 3, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Field Foreman oversees daily operations, manages a team of technicians and welders, and ensures all heavy equipment is maintained to high standards. They are responsible for dispatching staff, performing complex repairs, and promoting a strong safety culture in the field.

Job details

Overview Field Foreman HET Off-Road (Journeyperson) Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction. Work Local - Work Sureway! Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Schedule: 10+ Hours per day (day shift), 5 & 2, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week Location: Shop: 9175 – 14 Street NW, Edmonton, AB We Offer: Tool/Boot Allowance Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching Air Exchange Units Specialty Dealer Training Provided with Certification 38 Bay State of the Art Shop with dedicated Engine, Transmission and Machining Bays Specific Manufacturer Tooling with Software and Diagnostics Sureway is a Repair Facility, not a component exchange shop; providing our technicians with a sense of ownership The Sureway Shop is under New Management – Effective September 1, 2026 Requirements: Full Complement of Hand Tools Personal Reliable Vehicle CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support Pre-employment: Drug and alcohol testing which may be swab or urine depending on site requirements Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation Fitness to Work Assessment Field Foreman HET Off-Road Qualifications: Must be a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with Red Seal – Off Road or equivalent Must have between five (5) and ten (10) years' Journeyperson experience Off Road experience is REQUIRED Experience with CAT E.T. and S.I.S. and/or Komatsu is REQUIRED Experience with CAT Scrapers is Beneficial Ability to read/troubleshoot and diagnose using hydraulic and electronic schematics Exceptional organization and cleanliness skills are REQUIRED Field Foreman HET Off-Road Responsibilities: Ensure all equipment is continually maintained at the highest standards, and in a timely manner, resulting in proper function and availability. Perform preventative, planned and unplanned maintenance, repair, overhaul, troubleshoot and test mechanical and electronic equipment according to company standards. Oversee, supervise, and manage the day to day operations of our heavy equipment technicians in the field. Dispatching of 10-12 field heavy equipment technicians and welders to ensure schedules and timelines are met. Conduct performance and quality checks according to procedure Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Wage Disclaimer: Wage estimates shown on third-party job boards are general estimates only and do not reflect the actual compensation for this position. Actual wages are determined by the company and discussed during the hiring process. #SWSC4 We’re Ready. Are You?

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with a Red Seal and 5-10 years of experience. Proficiency with CAT and Komatsu diagnostic software and the ability to interpret technical schematics are mandatory.