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Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Diesel Engine

Employer

Canadahires

Date Posted

October 19, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $48.00 to $50.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Nov 09, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Canadahires

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

  • Outdoors
  • Cold/refrigerated
  • Dusty
  • Hot
  • Noisy

Work setting

Various locations

Tasks

  • 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
  • Perform repair work on heavy trucks
  • Perform other routine maintenance

Diesel engine repair specialization

Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Powered equipment repair specialization

  • Cable-operated working attachments
  • Hydraulic-operated working attachments
  • Compressors
  • Electric generators
  • Industrial lift trucks and fork-lifts

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

Hydraulic transmissions

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Willing to travel
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability

Screening questions

  • Do you have experience working in this field?
  • Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

Early morning

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Day
  • Overtime available

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Pension plan

Other benefits

Learning/training paid by employer


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Diesel Engine 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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