Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals
 
Jasper Alberta
Full-time
 
Job details
Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
12 hour shift
Overtime
Day shift

Location
Alberta

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Casual dress

Full job description
Independent Contractor HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS – Work Hard, Play Hard!

Our fleet is GROWING. More EQUIPMENT = More TECHNICIANS withService Trucks Needed!

Why Choose Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals?
With 25 years of excellence, Heavy Metal Equipment and Rentals is proud to be North America’s largest heavy equipment rental company, offering both rental services and comprehensive maintenance and repair solutions for heavy equipment.

At Heavy Metal, you're more than just a team member – you’re family. We prioritize a healthy work-life balance and opportunities for personal and professional growth within a supportive, high-performance environment. Join the industry leaders in heavy equipment maintenance and become part of something truly earth-moving!

Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals is searching for experienced Heavy Equipment Technicians (HETs) specializing in CAT 797 Haul Trucks and Hydraulic Shovels to join our team.

An excellent Contract HET will be:

Able to understand equipment systems to effectively and efficiently determine the necessary route for repairs
A technician who strives to provide the highest levels of service and quality of work with Heavy Metal's best interest at the forefront of all tasks
Highly motivated and self-driven to do their best work every day
Experienced, competent, and able to repair, troubleshoot, adjust, overhaul, and maintain mobile heavy duty equipment
An enthusiastic team player
Able to accept learning opportunities to continually develop themselves professionally and personally
What’s in it for you?

14 shifts on, 14 shifts off – perfect for balancing work and life.
Top-notch compensation
Work at the Heart of Canada’s Energy Sector
Based in the Alberta Oil Sands (Fort McMurray/Wood Buffalo Region), you’ll work on a 14/14 rotation in a safety-first environment. With 12-hour shifts, alternating sets between days and nights, you’ll rack up 80 regular hours and 88 overtime hours per rotation.

What We’re Looking For:

A desire to make a difference and take pride in your work
Red Seal or Journeyman Certification (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of hands-on experience with large mining equipment (CAT, Komatsu, John Deere, Hitachi)
Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
Superior mechanical aptitude
Commitment to safety and teamwork
Able to pass a respiratory fit test, meet fitness standards, and handle 50 lbs
Clean Driver's Abstract and Advanced Class 5 License with Air Brakes
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you’re passionate about heavy equipment and thrive in a demanding environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter (mention specific equipment models you’ve worked on) via email or fax to 780-672-8599, indicating Contract HET in the subject line. Be sure to include your personal email for fast communication.

We thank you for your interest in this position; however, only those selected will be contacted for further pre-employment screening and interviews. Employment is conditional on a negative pre-employment drug and alcohol screening result and the ability to meet the physical demands of this position. This posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

Head Office Address:
Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals
4613 41 Street, Camrose, AB T4V 2Y8

Wood Buffalo Region Office Address:
Heavy Metal Equipment & Rentals
Lot 32 Caribou Industrial Park, Fort McKay, AB T0P 1C0

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress
Experience:

dozer/haul truck/excavator or hydraulic shovel: 3 years (required)
Work Location: On the road