The Prospect:

McKay Métis Contracting is seeking experienced Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician for a temporary position at our client site at Fort Hills. This temporary assignment is expected to run until December 31, 2026

The Role:
Reporting to the Supervisor/designate, the Heavy Equipment Technician is accountable for the following:

Accountabilities:

- Diagnose, service, and repair various systems that are found on heavy equipment and trucks such as mechanical and computer electronic controls, air brake systems, transmissions, computer controlled automatic and 13 speed manual transmissions.

- Troubleshoot malfunctions in the equipment and perform repairs.
- Repair and service track drive sprockets, rails, idler wheels, hard bars, track adjusters, hydraulic reversals, final drives, brake bands, steering clutches, and hydrostatic transmissions. Performs routine maintenance checks and adjustments on such things as fluid levels, hoses, belts, brakes, tires, and clutches; changes filters and oil, and lubricates vehicles and motor driven equipment.
- Service, diagnose, repair and maintain speed tandem axel with air or electric shift, hydrostatic driven, heavy duty multi-axel suspensions, both conventional steel or air springs. Overhauls engines, replaces engines, and rebuilds components.
- Maintain service logs and records of maintenance on all heavy-duty trucks and heavy equipment.
- Prepare work orders and cost material estimates.




- Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
- Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears.
- Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices.
- Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records.
- All other duties as required.

Requirements:

- Valid Driver’s License
- CVIP license considered an asset
- Trade Certificate

Schedule:

- 14 nights on, 14 days off, 12 hour shifts, 1/2 hour unpaid lunch, averaging arrangement.

Salary:

- Competitive compensation package

About Us:

Fort McKay Métis Contracting is part of the Fort McKay Metis Group Ltd (MMG). MMG is the business arm of the Fort McKay Métis Nation (FMMN), a proud part of the community and seeking to embody their stakeholders’ vision and values in all that they do.

Affiliates and partners specialize in services such as civil construction, security, rig moving, site amenities, industrial solutions, crane services, transportation, speciality and commodity, chemicals and more.

Profits generated by our business are reinvested in the community including the Fort McKay beautification program, community parks, affordable housing, post-secondary scholarships for community members, and ongoing investment in local infrastructure.

For more information, please visit: www.mckaymétisgroup.com

📌 Journeyperson, HET (Canada)
🏢 McKay Métis Group
📍 Canada