- Location: Nisku, Alberta
- Salary: $40.00 – $55.00 per hour
- Job Type: Contract
Advantages
Why You’ll Enjoy Joining Our Team
Independence & Expert-Level Craftsmanship: This isn’t a starter role — your Journeyperson certification and technical expertise will be recognized and relied upon daily. You’ll be the go-to expert for complex diagnostics, major component repairs, and performance-critical maintenance across engines, transmissions, hydraulics, HVAC, and electrical systems. You’ll take ownership of intricate rebuilds and advanced troubleshooting that challenge your skills, while further developing mastery in specialized areas such as braking systems, steering, and electrical diagnostics.
Varied and Dynamic Workdays: No two days are alike. Your responsibilities will span the full spectrum of fleet maintenance, from routine inspections to detailed system overhauls. You’ll perform standard tune-ups and inspections as well as minor body repairs like glass or bumper replacements. Occasionally, you may provide on-site or roadside service, ensuring vehicles return to operation efficiently and safely. You’ll also work with diesel and gas engines, air and hydraulic brake systems, multi-voltage electrical systems, and modern computerized controls.
Safety, Support, and Professional Development: Work in a safety-first environment, following established procedures and using all required PPE. Take advantage of ongoing technical training and certification opportunities to stay at the forefront of your trade and keep up with evolving technologies.
Make a Tangible Impact: Your work directly contributes to fleet reliability, efficiency, and overall business success. You will diagnose, repair, test, and communicate results directly to operators, ensuring full accountability. You’ll also maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workspace, supporting parts and tool inventory management to keep operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Be Tackling: Keeping Operations Running Smoothly
Primary Shop Resource: Report to the Lead Mechanic and serve as the go-to person for inspecting, servicing, installing, and repairing our diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment.
Technical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Interpret work orders, conduct road and functional tests, and use diagnostic tools alongside hands-on expertise to identify mechanical and electrical issues in engines, transmissions, steering and suspension systems, braking assemblies, and advanced electronic controls.
Comprehensive Repairs & Overhauls: Perform routine repairs and extensive rebuilds on diesel and gasoline engines, powertrains, generators, HVAC systems, and hydraulic systems, including drivetrain alignments and wheel-related calibrations.
Preventive Maintenance: Conduct scheduled inspections, tune-ups, and preventive maintenance routines, including detailed monthly assessments, to minimize breakdowns and ensure fleet reliability.
Minor Bodywork & Field Support: Perform small-scale body repairs such as windshield, bumper, and trim fixes, and provide mobile service when needed to return vehicles to operation quickly.
Safety, Organization & Reporting: Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workspace by following PPE guidelines, keeping the shop tidy, and documenting all maintenance, repair, and inspection activities for compliance and traceability.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring to the Role
Certified Journeyman: Hands-on, journey-level experience as an automotive and/or heavy-truck fleet mechanic, with the ability to maintain annual certification as a licensed vehicle inspection technician.
Specialized Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge in areas such as electrical systems, HVAC, hydraulics, pneumatics, or advanced mechanical repair, giving you a competitive edge.
Educational Background: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Core Skills & Competencies: Excellent reading, math, and communication skills, strong hand-eye coordination, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions with precision.
Physical Readiness: Comfortable regularly lifting up to 50 lbs and occasionally handling loads up to 75 lbs when necessary.
Valid Driver’s License: Must hold a current, unrestricted driver’s license to operate company vehicles and perform field-related tasks.