Paying Heavy Equipment Technicians $135/Hour- Contractor (Shop and Field Positions)

Heavy Equipment Technician (Heavy Duty Mechanic)

Location: Edmonton, AB

Job Type: Contractor (Shop and Field Positions)

Rate: up to $135 an Hour, Consumables Supplied 

Schedule: 

• 12+ Hours per day, 
• 10 & 4, OT after 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week

Benefits:

• Highly Competitive Wages
• Specialty Dealer Training Provided with Certification
• 38 Bay State of the Art Shop with dedicated Engine, Transmission and Machining Bays
• Kenworth T300 w/ 14,000lb Crane and Tooling over 3/4" and Welder
• 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 

Requirements:    

• Full complement of hand tools.
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
• Valid Driver’s License (non GDL)

Qualifications:

• Must be a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with Red Seal – Off Road or equivalent
• Must have between 10-15 years' Journeyperson experience
• Off Road experience is REQUIRED
• Mining/logging/construction background is preferred
• Experience with CAT E.T. and S.I.S. and/or Komatsu is REQUIRED
• Problem solver, ability to read/troubleshoot and diagnose using hydraulic and electronic schematics
• Quality workmanship, takes pride in their work  
• Exceptional organization and cleanliness skills are REQUIRED

 Field Qualifications:

• 4x4 service truck, equipped with a minimum 5000 lbs. crane
• Air compressor and welding capabilities
• Laptop with all service programs

Responsibilities:

• Ensure equipment is maintained at the highest standards, in a timely manner
• Conduct performance and quality checks according to procedure
• Perform preventative maintenance, repair, and overhauls
• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position

 Pre-employment:

• Drug and alcohol testing which may be swab or urine depending on site requirements
• WCB and proof of liability of $5 million coverage
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation