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Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician

Employer

Mainline Equipment

Date Posted

March 06, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $20.00 to $45.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Apr 10, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Mainline Equipment

Languages

English

Education

  • Registered Apprenticeship certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • On-site customer service
  • Service
  • Repair
  • Maintenance
  • Machinery installation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Overhaul

Tasks

  • Instruct apprentices
  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
  • Keep maintenance reports and documentation
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Perform other routine maintenance
  • Repair or replace defective machinery parts
  • Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
  • Estimate costs and materials
  • Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions
  • Installing machinery and equipment
  • Perform routine maintenance work on machinery
  • Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Type of product

Power tools

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Electrical and electronic controls
  • Hydraulic system
  • Industrial and stationary engine

Area of specialization

Bearing, seals and packing

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Driver's validity licence check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Work under pressure

Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
  • Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Organized
  • Excellent written communication

Screening questions

  • Are you authorized to work in Canada?
  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

  • Flexible hours
  • Morning

Experience

5 years or more

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Overtime available

Workplace information

Hybrid

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Life insurance

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Parking available

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working with hand and power tools to adjust equipment and repair and replace defective parts, components and systems

METHODICAL

Interest in cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work, and in servicing attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing to diagnose faults and malfunctions, using computerized and other testing equipment, to determine extent of repair required

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Motor Coordination

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