Heavy Equipment Technician

Job Description

Everyday a new adventure!

Location: Grande Prairie, AB

What We Offer:
 

• Monday to Friday, days
• 15 days paid vacation
• 5 additional paid days off
• Charitable donation matching
• Employee share purchase plan
• Flexible benefits from first day of employment
• Comprehensive Employee & Family Wellness Program
• A culture based on caring, integrity, agility, collaboration, and striving for excellence

Skilled trades employees at ATCO are offered endless variety. We are entrepreneurial with a large degree of autonomy and freedom, experiencing new situations and learning opportunities every day. Internal advancement is commonplace, and we are always supported in our career journey.

About the Role

As a Heavy Equipment Technician (Equipment Mechanic) with ATCO Electric, you will be integral to the maintenance and repair of a diverse fleet, ensuring our operations run smoothly and safely. We are particularly interested in candidates with dual tickets in both Heavy Equipment and Automotive Technician. However, Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technicians (on and off road) are also encouraged to apply. 

This role is perfect for those who excel in a dynamic, safety-focused environment and enjoy problem-solving and troubleshooting.

What You'll Do:
 

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on a variety of company vehicles and equipment, including trucks, hydraulic systems, and trailers.
• Utilize diagnostic tools to effectively identify and resolve issues with electronic control systems.
• Fabricate, repair, and modify truck decks and toolboxes as needed.
• Keep the garage and its equipment organized and clean.
• Manage vehicle and equipment upfitting tasks.
• Perform welding tasks associated with mechanical repairs and modifications.
• Provide remote and on-site troubleshooting and repairs.
• Accurately document activities, such as completing work orders and managing inventory.
• Mentor and assist other mechanics, apprentices, and garage helpers.

What You Bring:
 

• Alberta Journeyperson Certificate in both Automotive Service Technician and Heavy Equipment Technician.
• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (on/off-road) on its own will also be considered.
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) license.
• A valid Class 5 driver's license.
• A valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license with Q endorsement would be an asset.
• Previous experience as a Heavy Duty and Automotive Mechanic
• Proficiency in using diagnostic equipment and basic computer applications.
• Ability to perform service calls and adapt to various outdoor conditions.
• Willingness to travel and occasionally work out of town.

About Us:

We are a leading energy provider in North America. Through ATCO Energy Systems we build, operate and maintain electric and gas transmission and distribution lines, safely and reliably serving over three million customers in hundreds of communities. We're advancing the use of hydrogen as a cost-effective pathway for decarbonization using existing energy delivery infrastructure. We're also building resilience by modernizing our electric grid and connecting renewable generation capacity to our system to meet the needs of customers for sustainable, reliable and affordable energy.

At ATCO, we support a diverse and inclusive environment that values the contributions and perspectives of everyone on the ATCO team. We believe the ATCO team is the foundation of our business and our most valuable asset across our global operations. Without each team members' unique skills, strengths, and knowledge, we simply wouldn't be able to achieve our fundamental vision of delivering life's essential services to our customers around the world.

ATCO is an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Visit our website for more information.

In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge the traditional territories and homelands on which many of our ATCO operations and facilities are located. We honour and respect the diverse history, languages, ceremonies, and culture of the Indigenous Peoples who call these areas home.