Heavy Equipment Technician: Journeyperson and 3rd/4th Year Apprentice

Full-time heavy duty mechanic job at DMR Diesel in Acheson, Alberta, close to Spruce Grove and Edmonton. Shop work and service truck field work on trucks, construction equipment and railway machines.

- Open to: Journeypersons and 3rd and 4th year apprentices
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $35.00 to $52.00 per hour
- Benefits: Dental care and extended health care
- Location: Acheson and Spruce Grove, Alberta (in person)

About this heavy equipment technician job

DMR Diesel is looking for a responsible, reliable and skilled heavy equipment technician to join our growing, Aboriginal-owned company in Acheson, Alberta. This is a full-time heavy duty mechanic job for someone with hands‑on experience diagnosing, repairing and overhauling both on-highway and off-highway equipment in a fast‑paced shop, and who is comfortable working independently with minimal supervision.

The position combines shop-based work with service truck field work, so your week includes repairs in our bays and calls to customer yards and job sites. You will work on on‑highway trucks and truck tractors, off‑highway loaders and dozers, railway repair units and other specialized machinery.

We welcome applications from journeyperson heavy equipment technicians and from 3rd and 4th year apprentices who already have solid shop experience.

Equipment you will work on

Our customers run a wide range of heavy equipment, so this job gives you steady exposure to engines, drivelines, hydraulics, brakes, suspension and electrical systems.

- Railway repair units and track equipment

Heavy equipment technician responsibilities





- Perform maintenance, repairs and overhauls on customer equipment
- Complete detailed repair documentation, including quotes and repair estimates
- Carry out annual inspections as required
- Service a wide variety of units in both the shop and the field
- Drive a service truck to customer locations and job sites
- Provide on‑site maintenance at construction and project sites
- Keep accurate driver logbooks and service records

Heavy equipment technician requirements

- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (on‑highway, off‑highway or both), or a 3rd or 4th year apprentice
- At least 3 years of experience as a heavy equipment technician
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
- Personal tools sufficient to perform most repair tasks, up to 3/4""

Preferred qualifications:

- CVIP licence, or the ability to obtain one
- Completed apprenticeship or journeyman heavy equipment technician certification
- Living in the Spruce Grove area, or willingness to relocate there before you start

Pay and benefits

This full-time heavy equipment technician position pays $35.00 to $52.00 per hour.

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Full time hours
- In‑person work at our Acheson shop and at customer sites

Why work at DMR Diesel

DMR Diesel has been repairing heavy equipment since 2007.



Technicians here work on real diagnostic problems and are trusted to run their own jobs.

- Variety Shop days, service truck calls, and a mix of trucks, construction equipment and railway machines
- Independence You work with minimal supervision and take responsibility for the repair
- Ownership You are part of an Aboriginal-owned company that is growing
- Skills A CVIP licence is an asset, and technicians who can obtain one are considered

DMR Diesel Ltd. is a heavy equipment repair and service company based in Acheson, Alberta, founded in 2007. We provide on-road and off-road heavy duty repair, diesel engine repair, fleet maintenance, mobile service truck repair, and railway, oilfield, forestry and construction equipment repair. We are affiliated with AMVIC, eRailSafe and ComplyWorks.

Where you will work

Your base is our shop at 24835 - 117 Ave, Acheson, Alberta (T7X 6C2) , in Parkland County and close to Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and west Edmonton. Service truck calls take you to customer locations around Edmonton, Sherwood Park, Leduc, Nisku and beyond. This is an in‑person position. Candidates who live in the Spruce Grove area, or who plan to relocate there before starting, are preferred.

Experience and day-to-day responsibilities

What does a Heavy Duty Technician do at DMR Diesel?

Will the job involve both shop and field work?

What types of equipment might technicians work on?

Does DMR Diesel work on on-highway trucks and truck tractors?

Does the position include off-highway equipment repairs?

Could technicians work on railway equipment?

📌 Full-time, shop and service truck (Canada)
🏢 DMR Diesel
📍 Canada