Are you a Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician who knows your value, and would consider making a move for the right opportunity?
Synergy Recruitment Solutions is looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic / HET on behalf of a well-established independent repair facility in Red Deer, Alberta.
Whether your background is primarily in commercial vehicles, heavy equipment, or a combination of both, we're interested in hearing from you if you know how to diagnose problems properly and get the job done right.
Our client is looking for a capable technician who wants to work somewhere that values good tradespeople, provides the equipment needed to do the job properly, and compensates accordingly.
What’s in it for you?
Compensation
- $50–$70/hour (depending on experience and skillset)
- Overtime available
Schedule & Work Environment
- Monday–Friday day shift
- Modern, well-equipped independent repair facility
- Quality diagnostic and shop equipment
- Established customer base with consistent workflow
- Steady, year-round work
- Work alongside experienced technicians (not a revolving-door shop)
Benefits & Perks
- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid vacation
- Company-paid uniforms
- Tool allowance
- Boot allowance
- On-site parking
- Company events
Relocation assistance may be available for the right technician. If the opportunity makes sense, we're willing to have that conversation.
Experience & Qualifications
Required
- Journeyperson and/or Red Seal certification in a relevant heavy-duty trade, such as Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Truck and Transport Mechanic
- Strong professional experience diagnosing, repairing and maintaining heavy-duty trucks, commercial vehicles, trailers, heavy equipment and/or machinery
- Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic ability
- Ability to confidently perform major mechanical repairs as well as general service and maintenance
- Ability to work independently and accurately diagnose problems without unnecessary parts replacement
- Valid driver's licence
- Professional, dependable and takes pride in doing the job properly
Strong Assets
- Class 6–8 commercial trucks and tractor-trailers
- Diesel engines and emissions/aftertreatment systems
- Heavy construction and off-road equipment
- Hydraulics and pneumatic systems
- Electrical and electronic diagnostics
- Engine, transmission and driveline repair
- Air brake systems
- Preventive maintenance and commercial vehicle inspections
- OEM and aftermarket diagnostic software
- Welding and fabrication
- Fleet maintenance
Core Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair commercial vehicles and heavy-duty equipment
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Perform engine, transmission, driveline, brake, steering and suspension repairs
- Diagnose diesel engine performance and emissions/aftertreatment issues
- Perform scheduled maintenance, inspections and preventive maintenance
- Use OEM and aftermarket diagnostic software and equipment to accurately identify faults
- Complete repairs efficiently and to a high professional standard
- Accurately document diagnostic findings, repairs and work performed
- Work independently while collaborating with other technicians on challenging jobs
- Maintain a safe, organized and professional work environment
Think you have what it takes?
Submit your resume via Indeed or email us: [email protected]
Pay: $50.00-$70.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
