heavy equipment / crane technician.

Are you an experienced Journeyman, Red Seal, or Senior Apprentice Heavy Duty Mechanic looking to focus on high-demand lifting gear? We are an industry leader hiring a skilled technician for our Nisku operations.

Whether you prefer structured shop bays or mobile field work in a modern truck, this role provides top pay, safety, and 100% tuition coverage to advance your trade skills.

Advantages
Competitive Pay: $42.00 – $48.00/hr based on experience, with regular wage reviews.

Field Premiums: Extra hourly pay added for all time spent out on field service calls.

Health & Dental: Excellent benefit coverage with 75% of premiums paid by employer.

Extended Care: Includes Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, and EAP.

Retirement Plan: Company-matched RRSP program to support long-term goals.

Tuition Support: Complete funding and financial assistance for trade growth.

Perks & Gear: 3 paid personal days annually, plus boot and tool allowances.

Responsibilities
Precision Diagnostics: Conduct root-cause troubleshooting on hydraulic and electrical systems using OEM software.

Shop Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and overhauls on heavy cranes and fleet gear.

Field Service: Operate a fully equipped service truck to deliver fast, reliable on-site diagnostics and repairs.

Safety Culture: Maintain a zero-incident shop with daily hazard checks and safe rigging using overhead cranes.

Qualifications
Certification: Red Seal or Journeyman Ticket in Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport (3rd & 4th-Year Apprentices welcome!).

Diagnostic Skills: 3+ years of experience troubleshooting complex hydraulic and electrical systems.

Valid Driver’s License: Class 5 required (Class 1 or 3 with clean abstract needed for field service roles).

Key Assets: CVIP inspection license and crane experience are major pluses (crane training provided!).

Hand Tools: Personal set of standard hand tools required (a complete tool guide will be provided).

Summary
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Email Us: Send your resume to renee.paul@randstad.ca ("Heavy Tech - Nisku").

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