Heavy Duty Mechanic w/truck (Acheson)

About the Role

NACG is seeking an experienced Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic (Off-Road) with Service Truck (Direct Service Provider) to join our remote mining site team in the Acheson area. This role offers the opportunity to work on one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.

Responsibilities

• Complete repairs and rebuilds on mining equipment, including Cat D8-D11 Dozers, 777-797 haul trucks, 16-24 graders, as well as some Hitachi and Komatsu equipment.
• Work closely with supervision, planning, and safety departments.
• Perform preventative maintenance, equipment rebuilds, and component change outs.
• Inspect equipment for proper performance and detect faults and malfunctions.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems to determine faults and extent of repair.
• Test repaired equipment to ensure it meets manufacturer specifications.
• Develop work scopes and parts lists for equipment needing repairs.
• Follow schedules, complete crossover reports, and fill out work orders.
• Teach, evaluate apprentices, and mentor Mechanics.
• Follow NACG codes of practice and Safe Operating Procedures.
• Predominantly shop work, but may include work in the Acheson yard.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience post Journeyperson certification on large haul trucks, dozers, graders, and excavators.
• Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Professional work behaviors and commitment to continuous learning.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications.
• Leadership skills in daily work interactions.
• Valid Alberta Journeyperson Equipment Technician (Off Road) Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic/Technician (Off Road).
• Experience with Cat SIS is an asset.
• Previous experience on a safety-sensitive work site is an asset.

Truck Requirements

• Current CVIP and Picker Inspection.
• Oxygen/acetylene cabinets that meet OH&S requirements.
• Full complement of tools for repairing Off-Road Equipment.
• $5 million liability insurance (commercial + auto).

Location

Acheson

Schedule

7 x 7, 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights (week of days, week off, week of nights, week off). Overtime provided after 8 hours in a day or 44 hours in a week.

Pay

Combined gross rate of up to $135/hour.

Benefits

• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck.
• Night shift premium.
• Boot Allowance.
• Paid weekly.
• PPE provided (bring your own CSA certified steel-toed boots).
• Room for growth and future advancements.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a recent Driver’s Abstract.
• Breath Alcohol Test.
• Urine Drug Test.
• Fitness-to-Work Assessment.
• Audiometric Testing.
• Vision Screening.
• Criminal Record Check.