Posted Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5:59 AM

POSITION: FIELD HEAVY DUTY MACHANIC
LOCATION: Edmonton (Willing to travel throughout Western Canada)
WHO WE ARE:
At Road & Rail Equipment Technologies (a Universal Rail Systems Company) our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion – safely and sustainably! We work coast-to-coast, in every railway sector, and on any size project. Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value. Within our team, we call this Doing It Right !

GENERAL PURPOSE:
Ensuring safety is a priority, Heavy Duty Mechanics work in a team workplace to carry out inspections, observation and reporting of the condition and mechanical repairs/maintenance required to all equipment, vehicles, trailers and miscellaneous equipment as well as work in the field to observe operators and operating condition of the equipment maintenance procedures, daily inspections and log books.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carry out inspections, observation and reporting of the condition & mechanical repairs/maintenance required to all equipment, vehicles, trailers & miscellaneous equipment held by Universal Rail Solutions

In the field observe operators and operating condition of the equipment maintenance procedures, daily inspections and log books

Provide mechanical instruction and training to operator’s maintenance, repair and operation of equipment.





Carry out directed and authorized repairs, maintenance and modifications to all company equipment.

Carry out repairs as per inspections & monthly operator maintenance sheets

Advise Foreman of equipment/vehicles that should be taken out of service due to maintenance faults and apply appropriate lock out/tag out device

Comply with WHMIS and OH&S; safety standards and comply with all corresponding administrative procedures.

When required, act as lead hand & perform duties as assigned.

Responsible for the up-keep of all shop tools, tool boxes, & miscellaneous shop equipment.

Responsible for clean-up of work bays & tooling on a daily basis.

Clean all non-serviceable parts before sending them out for repair.

Requisition materials and supplies, such as tools, equipment, or replacement parts.

Comply with all administrative paperwork that is requested to ensure the proper records and maintenance of all equipment.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a licensed Heavy Duty Mechanic/ Journeyman

Valid Class 5 license

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Pay

An industry leading comprehensive benefits program

The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Road and Rail Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic (Alberta)
🏢 Universal Rail Systems
📍 Alberta