Job DescriptionJob DescriptionHeavy Duty Field Mechanic – Heavy Equipment & Commercial Fleet

IRON 5 Equipment & Repair Ltd.
Location: Nisku, Alberta
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Wage: $45.00–$52.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

About IRON 5

IRON 5 Equipment & Repair Ltd. is an independent commercial fleet maintenance and repair facility based in Nisku, Alberta. We specialize in servicing heavy equipment, commercial trucks, trailers, buses, forklifts, and light commercial fleet vehicles.

As a proud member of HDA Truck Pride and a Truck Service Experts (TSE) centre, we are committed to quality workmanship, ongoing technical development, and dependable customer service.

We are looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Field Mechanic with a strong heavy equipment background who is comfortable working on a wide variety of commercial fleet assets.

This position involves a combination of mobile field service and shop repairs. We need a versatile technician who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems, and working independently on different types of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

- Perform field diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs at customer facilities, job sites, and equipment locations.
- Diagnose, service, and repair heavy equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, graders, dozers, skid steers, and other construction machinery.
- Maintain and repair commercial trucks, trailers, buses, forklifts, and light commercial fleet vehicles.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, transmissions, drivetrains, air brakes, and related components.
- Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections, and component replacements.
- Use diagnostic software, scan tools, and technical service information to identify and resolve equipment concerns.
- Identify equipment deficiencies and communicate repair recommendations to customers and management.
- Complete accurate digital repair orders, including labour tracking, diagnostic findings, repairs performed,



and verification of completed work.
- Communicate additional repair requirements and obtain appropriate authorization before proceeding.
- Maintain assigned field service truck, tools, equipment, and parts inventory, including required vehicle inspections.
- Communicate professionally with customers and provide updates on repair progress.
- Assist with repairs and maintenance at our Nisku shop when required.
- Follow company safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications & Experience
- Certified Heavy Equipment Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic, or experienced apprentice with strong relevant experience.
- Strong hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, construction machinery, or industrial equipment.
- Experience working on commercial trucks, trailers, and other fleet equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic troubleshooting abilities.
- Solid understanding of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and heavy equipment powertrains.
- Ability and willingness to work on a wide variety of equipment makes, models, and applications.
- Comfortable working independently in the field with minimal supervision.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.
- Comfortable using diagnostic software, computers, tablets, and digital repair order systems.
- Robust communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Ability to work safely in outdoor environments and meet customer job-site requirements.
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence with an acceptable driving record.
- Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends when required.




- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and able to commute to our Nisku facility.

Additional Assets
- Experience with Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo, Case, Hitachi, or similar equipment manufacturers.
- Experience maintaining and repairing pipeline construction equipment, including pipelayers, sidebooms, bending machines, and other specialized equipment.
- Strong hydraulic, electrical, and diesel engine diagnostic experience.
- Experience with commercial truck and trailer repairs.
- Experience operating service truck cranes and performing equipment rigging.
- Class 1 or Class 3 driver's licence.
- CVIP certification.
- Previous mobile field service experience.
- Experience maintaining mixed commercial fleets.

Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive wages of $45.00–$52.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
- Paid overtime after 8 hours per day.
- Comprehensive health benefits.
- Annual boot allowance.
- Annual tool allowance.
- Company-equipped field service truck.
- Continuing education and technical training opportunities.
- Access to HDA Truck Pride and Truck Service Experts training resources.
- Variety of field and shop work across multiple equipment types.
- Long-term employment opportunities with an established independent repair facility.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position based out of our Nisku facility, with field service assignments throughout Edmonton and the surrounding region.

The position requires flexibility to accommodate customer service requirements, including early starts, overtime, and occasional weekend work.

Field service assignments will vary depending on customer needs, equipment breakdowns, and scheduled maintenance requirements.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic who enjoys working independently, solving challenging mechanical problems, and servicing a wide variety of commercial fleet equipment, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join IRON 5 Equipment & Repair Ltd. in Nisku, Alberta.

📌 Heavy Duty Field Mechanic - Heavy Equipment & Commercial Fleet (Nisku)
🏢 IRON 5 Equipment & Repair
📍 Nisku