Direct Horizontal Drilling is a leader in the Horizontal Directional Drilling business.

We are seeking an Apprentice/Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for our shop in Acheson, AB.

Duties include (but not limited to):

- Service & Repair of Drilling Equipment;

- Service & Repair of Heavy Trucks and Trailers;

- Ability to Work Independently with Minimal Supervision;

- Occasional Field Service Calls;

- Other Duties as Assigned.

Requirements:

- *Minimum Clean Abstract: Class 5 License;

- Experience with On & Off Road Equipment;

- Knowledge of Drilling Rigs an asset.

- Safety Sensitive Position:

o Candidate must pass Fitness Medical as well as Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements.

- Monday to Friday 7:00am – 4:30pm (weekend and evening overtime as required).

- Service calls and out of town work as required – majority of work allows home nightly. Steady year-round work.





- Drilling rig experience is an asset.

Key Attributes:

- Robust work ethic.

- Reliable & Punctual.

- Willing to learn.

- A team player with solid communication skills.

- Attention to detail

We offer:

- Competitive Wages (wage dependant on experience);

- Benefits;

- On the Job Training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Experience:

- mechanical: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)
- Journeyman (preferred)
- Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Apprentice/Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Acheson)
🏢 Direct Horizontal Drilling
📍 Acheson