Description

Position Overview

As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you take pride in maintaining a safe, reliable, and high-performing fleet of vehicles and equipment. This hands-on role is critical to the operational success of our organization, ensuring our trucks, heavy machinery, grooming vehicles, small engines, and seasonal equipment are operating efficiently and safely. You are a skilled problem-solver who thrives in a agile environment and is committed to safety, quality workmanship, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance

- Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on a variety of fleet vehicles and equipment.
- Maintain and repair trucks, heavy machinery, snow grooming vehicles, snowmobiles, small engines, trailers, and specialized equipment.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and other equipment systems.
- Repair, adjust, or replace defective components in accordance with manufacturer specifications, technical requirements, and organizational standards.
- Perform functional and operational tests following repairs to verify equipment reliability, safety, and performance.
- Assist with seasonal preparation of vehicles and equipment, including winterization, summer preparation, and operational readiness inspections.
- Operate vehicles and equipment as required for testing, diagnostics, transportation, and maintenance purposes.
- Utilize computerized diagnostic tools, testing equipment, and manual troubleshooting techniques to identify mechanical and electrical issues.
- Troubleshoot equipment problems and determine appropriate repair or maintenance solutions.




- Research manufacturer specifications, service procedures, technical information, and repair requirements as needed.
- Provide technical support and knowledge sharing to apprentices, junior team members, and other staff.
- Identify potential equipment issues and recommend preventative measures to minimize downtime and repair costs.

Shop Operations & Maintenance

- Maintain accurate service records, inspection documentation, daily work logs, and equipment maintenance history.
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory of parts, supplies, tools, fluids, and other shop resources.
- Monitor supply levels and communicate parts and material requirements to leadership.
- Assist with ordering and receiving parts, fluids, and maintenance supplies as required.
- Maintain and manage fuel, lubrication, and fluid systems, including the proper handling and disposal of waste in accordance with applicable provincial requirements.
- Properly use, maintain, and store tools, diagnostic equipment, machinery, and shop resources.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free personal and shared workspace.

Safety & Compliance

- Follow all Occupational Health & Safety requirements, safe work procedures, environmental regulations, and manufacturer guidelines.




- Ensure maintenance activities and shop practices are completed in accordance with applicable safety and environmental standards.
- Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices at all times.
- Participate in safety meetings, inspections, and OH&S; communications.
- Proactively identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, and equipment concerns.
- Contribute to a positive culture of safety and accountability within the maintenance shop.
- Work collaboratively with mechanics, apprentices, the Foreman, and other operational teams to prioritize repairs and meet organizational needs.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to apprentices and junior team members.
- Foster a safe, respectful, and supportive work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
- Communicate equipment condition, maintenance requirements, repair progress, and operational concerns to leadership and affected teams.
- Assist other operational teams when required to support organizational objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, shop organization, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Participate in initiatives aimed at reducing equipment downtime, improving preventative maintenance practices, and streamlining shop operations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (or equivalent Red Seal certification)
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in snow cat or snow grooming vehicle maintenance
- Strong knowledge of hydrostatic drive systems and hydraulic controls

📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic (Calgary)
🏢 Winsport
📍 Calgary