About Us

At any given time, you can expect to find engines torn apart in at least half of our shop bays. Known as the “Diesel Doctors,” our focus is on diesel engine repairs, overhauls, and maintenance, and we make every effort to deliver timely and reliable service.

At Dave’s Diesel Repair, we specialize in Cat, Cummins, Detroit, Mercedes and pretty much any type of diesel engine, and can accommodate any sized job — from single owner-operators to fleets of all sizes. We provide the opportunity to work with all these engines, to broaden your skillset.

Working for Dave’s Diesel Repair isn’t like other jobs. We’re an engine workshop first and foremost and provide opportunities to work on projects you won’t see in other shops. Our average tenure is unheard of in the industry, with a handful of employees having been here for 10–25 years; a testament to our commitment to our employees and their commitment to us. We take pride in our hardworking, dedicated, and tight-knit team, and offer competitive wages and benefits to attract the best candidates the industry has to offer.

About the Job

We are currently looking for an Machine Shop Operator - With Experience with Rottler and Serdi Equipment to join our team. DDR has its own machine shop on site, From Dust maging, Hot tanks all the way to Seat and Guide Machines. We are looking for another Team member to join us to continue offer top quality service and product.

Responsibilities:

- Be able to diagnose engine issues on cylinder blocks and heads




- Rebuild cylinder heads for the shop, and customers.
- Full check out on Cylinder blocks.
- Know how to use and read measuring devices.
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components or systems, using hand and power tools
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets/ exceeds manufacturers' specifications
- Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment/shop equipment

Must Haves:

- Minimum five years’ experience with Rottler and or Serdi equipment is required
- Knowledge of Cat, Cummins, Detroit, PACCAR, and/or Mercedes
- Knowledge of all listed engine types is preferred however we will accept applications with knowledge of a few listed types
- Ability to work in a fast-paced setting
- Own set of well equipped hand tools
- High attention to details and precision quality workmanship
- Desire to build up knowledge, and the willingness to be trained

We thank all those who apply. We will only contact applicants selected for assessment, as part of our application process

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Acheson, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

- Machine Shop: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Journeyman (preferred)
- Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Machine Shop Operator (Canada)
🏢 Dave's Diesel Repair
📍 Canada