Journeyman/women or Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic ProEx Grande Prairie

Grande Prairie, AB
On-site
Posted Aug 11, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on trucks and trailers to ensure safety and efficiency. They must also interpret technical manuals, document service reports, and provide guidance to apprentices.

Job details

Attention: ProEx Equipment is Hiring Heavy Duty Mechanics to join their great environment and want YOU to be apart of their team at the BRAND-NEW HUGE PROEX SHOP in Grande Prairie! Hiring Heavy Duty Journeyman/Women or Apprentice Mechanics NOW! POSITION SUMMARY: The HD Mechanic is responsible for complying with all NSC regulations regarding this position, as well as ProEx Equipment’s standard safety practices. The HD Mechanic will always follow all Standard Work Procedures (SWP), and will discuss with management if not able to do so The HD Mechanic will be responsible for performing service and preventative maintenance on trucks and trailers. Other duties include replacement of defective parts, participating in inspections, and traveling to remote work sites to repair units. The HD Mechanic will be required to maintain paperwork as required by dispatch, the safety department and administration. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • Interprets technical manuals, work orders, and writes service reports. • Keeps equipment cleaned, lubricated, and maintained. • Performs preventative and service maintenance on trucks. • Monitors the safety and efficiency of equipment. • Diagnoses faults or malfunctions. • Adjusts equipment and repairs or replaces defective parts, components, or systems. • Tests repaired equipment for proper performance and ensures that the work done meets manufacturers’ specifications and legislated requirements. • Performs physically demanding duties such as: heavy lifting, working underneath trucks, working in cramped or awkward positions, climbing on/off units & trailers, getting in/out of units, working long hours if required. • Provides guidance, training and coaching to apprentices or shop hands when necessary. • Maintains a customer focused approach. • Other job duties as required, as the above duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. QUALIFICATIONS: • Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician Certification (Red Seal) or Second/Third Year Apprentices. • 2-5 years of directly related experience working on tractor trailer units, Kenworth experience an asset. • Oil field industry knowledge, as well as tank truck & fluid hauling experience & knowledge an asset. • Valid safety certifications – Standard First Aid & H2S. • Good vision, hearing, and sense of smell, as well as physical strength & stamina. • The ability to think logically and keep up with changes in technology. • Strong communication skills and ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professional at all times. • Ability to pass standard pre-employment testing including fit for duty testing, drug & alcohol screening, audiogram, and mask fit. • Basic computer skills. CORE COMPETENCIES: • Customer Focus • Strong Communication • Positive Attitude • Energy & Ability to Handle Stress • Teamwork • Quality Orientation • Problem Solving • Accountability & Dependability • Operating Equipment • Condition of Equipment • Ethics & Integrity WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Will require travel to other branch locations as well as project sites that require the use of personal protective equipment such as steel toed boots, coveralls, safety glasses, hard hat and mandatory hearing protection. • Able to occasionally lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. • Will be exposed to a variety of conditions and job scopes. • Sitting or standing as needed, as well as walking primarily on a level surface for periods throughout the day. • Some physical labour required. • Reaching above shoulder height or below the waist as well as some lifting as required. EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: • This is a full-time hourly position. Standard hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5pm. Some overtime hours may be required on an as needed basis, as well as rotational on-call responsibilities.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician Certification or be a second/third-year apprentice with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Valid safety certifications such as Standard First Aid and H2S are required, along with the ability to pass pre-employment medical and drug screenings.