Role Overview

This is a hands-on, field-based Heavy Duty Mechanic position supporting paving, road construction, and heavy equipment operations across multiple job sites. You'll spend your time diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining mobile equipment in the field, helping keep projects running safely and efficiently.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, working independently, and solving mechanical problems on-site rather than being based in a shop environment. A company vehicle is provided following successful completion of the probationary period.

Must-Haves

- Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician certification, or registered 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year Heavy Duty Mechanic apprentice
- Experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy equipment in a construction, paving, roadbuilding, aggregates, or similar heavy industrial workplace
- Experience working on paving equipment, roadbuilding equipment, or similar mobile heavy equipment
- Strong hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting skills
- Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driving abstract
- Ability to work independently in a field service environment
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Willingness to work extended hours during peak construction periods
- Comfortable participating in an on-call rotation to support after-hours equipment breakdowns when required

Nice-to-Haves

- Previous experience supporting paving crews or asphalt operations
- Experience with preventative maintenance programs and equipment inspections
- Welding or fabrication experience
- Field service truck experience
- Previous union experience

Responsibilities

- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair heavy equipment at various construction and paving sites
- Perform preventative maintenance,



inspections, and scheduled servicing
- Respond to equipment breakdowns in the field and return equipment to service safely and efficiently
- Inspect hydraulic, electrical, powertrain, and engine systems
- Complete service records and maintenance documentation
- Communicate with operations teams regarding equipment condition and repair timelines
- Identify potential mechanical issues before they result in costly downtime
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment while working independently and on active job sites
- Support equipment reliability initiatives and contribute to overall fleet performance

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for a mechanic who enjoys working in the field, solving problems independently, and taking ownership of equipment reliability.

You're likely someone who:

- Enjoys variety and doesn't want to be confined to a shop every day
- Takes pride in diagnosing and fixing equipment efficiently
- Works well with minimal supervision
- Understands the realities of the construction industry and seasonal workload fluctuations
- Is comfortable adjusting to changing priorities and responding when urgent breakdowns occur

This is not a standard Monday-to-Friday shop position with predictable hours. The successful candidate must be comfortable with overtime, variable schedules,



and participating in an on-call rotation to support critical equipment when breakdowns occur outside regular working hours.

To be successful in this role, candidates must have hands-on experience repairing heavy mobile equipment in construction, paving, roadbuilding, or similar heavy industries. This is not an automotive mechanic position or a shop-only maintenance role.

Work Environment & Culture

- Team-oriented and practical work environment
- Stable, well-established construction and infrastructure business
- Mix of independent field work and collaboration with operations crews
- Fast-paced environment where equipment uptime is critical
- Strong focus on safety, quality workmanship, and teamwork
- Consistent opportunities for overtime and additional earnings during peak construction seasons

Compensation & Benefits

- Union position (CLAC)
- $45.62/hour for qualified Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanics
- Open to registered apprentices with compensation based on apprenticeship level
- Lots of earning potential and overtime
- Company service vehicle provided following successful completion of probation
- RRSP matching program after six months
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Stable, long-term career opportunity with ongoing work and modern equipment

This position is open to all qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in BC. Only electronic applications can be accepted. This position will close when a competitive candidate pool has been identified. We thank you all for your applications and a member of our team will contact only to those considered further, within 2 business days.

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Pay: $45.62 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Heavy Duty Mechanic (Field Service) (Langley)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals
📍 Langley