Heavy Equipment Technician, Journeyman

CEDA specializes in industrial maintenance, turnaround and environmental services and has a proud history in North America with roots extending back to 1973. Our talented and experienced team is committed to delivering world-class solutions to help our clients maximize production, mitigate risk and avoid costly outages, always with safety top of mind.

We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you!

CEDA’s shop in Fort McMurray offers a first-class culture of professionals, great equipment and our mandate of doing the work right the first time is the pride we bring to the shop every day.

The shift will be either a 7x7 or 14x14, 12hr days based out of our truck shop at 180 MacLennan Cres, in Fort McMurray, AB. Travel and Accommodation will not be provided.

The variety of interesting equipment with specialty components combined with the tools needed to do great work are a few reasons our shop team loves working here.  

What we offer:

• Competitive wages at $62.44 per hour (This includes a $5 per hour incentive for all straight time hours worked).
• $800/month HET allowance
• Retention program
• Excellent benefits and matching pension contributions starting on your first day!
• Annual heath care spending account
• Multiple shifts to choose from, 7X7 or 14X14 schedule with 12 hour shifts ; all day shifts (No nights)
• A clean, well organized, and well equipped shop located right in Fort McMurray.
• We pride ourselves on safety and quality.
• Full time, year round work with an excellent team completing all repairs in house, allowing continuous growth and skill development

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preventative maintenance on Hydrovacs, Wet Vaccuum, Combo and Water trucks; High Pressure Water Blasting Equipment, Highway tractors and trailers (Peterbilt, Western Star, Kenworth)
• Ongoing diagnostic and repair of diesel engines & after treatment. (Cummins, CAT, Detroit, and John Deere)
• Hydraulic & PTO diagnostic and repair
• Clutches, transmissions & differentials
• Vacuum pump & blower repair
• Burner diagnostic & repair
• Commercial Vehicle Inspections
• Troubleshoot issues, inspect equipment and replace or repair defective parts
• Interpret work orders
• Work alongside apprentices and delegate work
• Attend daily tool box and safety meetings as scheduled and adhere to corporate and site safety regulations.

 Role Specifications:

• Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyman required (On-Road)
• Valid Class 5 drivers licence with no more than 5 demerits in the last 3 years is required
• Class 1 or 3 drivers licence would be an asset
• CVIP licence, or able to achieve a CVIP licence
• Experience in hydraulic, electrical, and pump systems is an asset
• Able to provide a negative pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Must be able to provide your own tools

Skills:

• You’re happiest working in a team, sharing a laugh with your coworkers and getting the job done safely
• You’re meticulous – you have no problem completing the required paperwork for projects and jobs
• Good communication skills, enjoy doing precision work, and solving problems
• Your knowledge of Cummins, CAT and John Deere engines would set you up for success

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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