At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair a variety of heavy equipment in a safety-first shop environment.
- Company: GrizzlyTrek Group Ltd. - a leader in sustainable employment across Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, health benefits, life insurance, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Work nights and Saturdays with great access to the mountains near Calgary.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in the heavy equipment industry.
- Qualifications: Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician certification and strong diagnostic skills required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
GrizzlyTrek is seeking one Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to join our valued client's team in Cochrane, Alberta. This is a full time position maintaining a mixed fleet of mobile equipment, including forklifts, loaders, and highway tractors. The work covers preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repair across the fleet, with CVIP inspection and sign-off responsibility on highway units. This is a shop based maintenance program in a safety-first environment, and the schedule includes nights and Saturdays.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain a variety of mobile equipment, including forklifts, loaders, and highway tractors
- Troubleshoot and diagnose issues across a range of equipment
- Perform preventative maintenance on schedule
- Complete CVIP inspections and sign-offs
- Verify and document repairs
- Work safely and contribute to a safe workplace
What You Bring
- Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician certification and a valid journeyman certificate
- CVIP sign-off accreditation
- Industrial or sawmill experience
- Experience with hydraulic systems and air conditioning systems
- Strong diagnostic skills using computer based systems
- Availability to work nights and Saturdays
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and troubleshooting skills across a mixed equipment fleet
Work Environment
- Shop based maintenance work on a mixed mobile equipment fleet
- Nights and Saturdays are part of the schedule
- Cochrane sits minutes from Calgary with quick access to the mountains
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Opportunities for overtime based on operational requirements
- Life insurance: $100,000 employee / $10,000 spouse / $5,000 per child
- AD&D insurance with critical illness and cancer coverage
- Extended health care: drugs, hospital, hearing, orthotics, nursing
- Paramedical services: chiro, physio, massage, mental health (annual coverage)
- Vision care: glasses, contacts, laser surgery, and exams
- Dental care: 80% basic ($2,500), 50% major ($2,500), $2,500 ortho for children
- Travel insurance: up to $5,000,000 per incident (trips up to 90 days)
- Ongoing training and career development support
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician employer: Grizzlytrek-Group
GrizzlyTrek is an exceptional employer for Excavator Operators in Tumbler Ridge, BC, offering a competitive daily rate of $600 along with overtime opportunities. The company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritizes safety and employee growth, providing comprehensive benefits including health and dental coverage, life insurance, and ongoing training. With a rotational schedule of 7 days on and 7 days off, employees enjoy a balanced work-life dynamic while contributing to meaningful projects in the mining sector.
