Job Description
What Headwater has to offer:
• Late Model Field Service Truck with Crane
• Shop and Yard Located in Sparwood
• Clean and Healthy work environment
• Benefit Package is a Employee – Employer split cost
• Includes Basic Family Dental and 80% of Cost on Prescription drugs (Family)
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability
• Employer matching RRSP Program
• Competitive Pay – See Pay structure below
• Potential for advancement into management or sales
• Positive Work Environment.
• We are a family run company that cares for its employees
• We have a proven record with a low turnover rate, we want long term people
• Dealer for Sany and Rokbak Equipment
• Cummins, Scania, Isuzu and Deutz authorized Repair Dealer. OEM certification and training available for employees showing interest
Applicants should have:
• Experience with Construction and Mining Equipment
• Sany, Rokbak, Catepillar, Komatsu and John Deere equipment would be an asset
• Ability to work independently
• Journeyman or Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician - Off Road and/or On Road
• Good Problem Solving Skills
• Valid drivers license – abstract required
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• 2 to 3 years experience work on Heavy Duty Off Road Equipment
• Potential candidatesto need valid Off road equipment ticket from their province, if not in possession of Red seal, or AB Off Road ticket; be willing to challenge AB exam and/or Red seal within 6 months
Job Duties to Include:
• Running repair on off road heavy trucks, heavy construction equipment, diesel and diesel electric mining machinery
• Repairs on bulldozers, graders, dump truck and excavators
• Will require ability to troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions, determine extent of repair required, adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Instruct apprentices, keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Interact with customers and operators with a positive attitude
Pay Structure:
• Industry competitive wages, and above
• $47/hr to $53/hr – Depending on Experience and if in the Field or Shop
• Overtime at time and half after 8 hours/day
• Nightshift premium
• When in the field, Hotels/Condo are paid, travel time paid, as well living out allowance
• Headwater will assist with moving expenses
• This is a permanent full time position
Other Requirements:
• Pre employment Medical exam
• Some sites we travel to require you pass a drug screen
Shift Structures :
• Guaranteed minimum of 44 Hrs/week – Overtime available and paid at time and a half
• Sparwood Location - 5x5 shift rotation with a typical day being 12 hours
Locations:
• We are looking for mechanics to ideally be based out of the Sparwood BC area- if field work is slow we have our field technicians work out of other locations. Our other locations include Coalhurst, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon.
• We have expanded our service field of scope - we are also hiring for the Edmonton area
• Our mechanics must be willing to travel to remote job sites, travel time, accommodations, and living out allowance paid for trave
• Locations include Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Saskatoon SK as well as remote work locations include Northern AB, Southern SK and Manitoba
• Our main shop is at 5-+2041 River Ridge Road, Coalhurst AB (5 KM West of Lethbridge)
Contact:
• Submit your resume thru the contact info given on this website
• Only candidates selected for pre screen will be contacted
A bit about Headwater
We are a Heavy Equipment Sales and Service company, we refurbish and repair late model Cat/Deere/Hitachi heavy construction equipment. We are a Sany Equipment and Rokbak Articulated Truck dealer, as well as a Cummins and, Scania, Deutz and Isuzu Certified repair center. (Dealer training is available for technicians interested). We are a family run business that believes its employees are its greatest asset, we do all we can to ensure our employees are satisfied with their position within our company.
We run a fleet of late model 3 and 5 Ton service trucks – our trucks are top of the line, and we run only 1 technician per truck.
For more information about Headwater and to see the quality products we turn out, visit our website or visit us on facebook
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Heavy Duty Mechanic | Field Shop position is now open for candidates interested in the Mechanic Jobs sector. This role in Calgary offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Mechanic Jobs is a plus.
