Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician - Michels Canada

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician  
Full-time, Permanent
Nisku, AB

Work with people who treat you like friends.

Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.

Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.

About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

As a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) with Michels Canada in Nisku, you’ll take a lead role in keeping our mobile heavy equipment and fleet vehicles running safely and reliably. You’ll guide day-to-day shop work—repair, overhaul, and preventative maintenance—while tackling complex jobs in a fast-paced environment. Just as important, you’ll help foster a collaborative, supportive shop culture where the team can do their best work. This position is based in Nisku, AB.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identifying and communicating workplace hazards and correcting or seeking assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Keeping equipment available and job-ready by performing diagnostics and preventative maintenance including but not limited to engine tune-ups, oil change, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, and replacing filters.
• Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Assessing issues and recommending the appropriate scope of repair; including improvement opportunities to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
• Ensuring that preventative maintenance guidelines are adhered to and maintaining complete and accurate records.
• Maintaining vehicle and equipment functional condition by repairing engine failures, replacing parts and components, repairing body damage and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems malfunctions.
• Diagnosing faults and malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine required repairs.
• Documenting work performed, parts used and repairs completed by entering accurate information in the Fleet Software system.
• Completing job-specific reports and paperwork as required.
• Thinking logically and keeping up with changes in technology.
• Upholding company culture and core values by adhering to Michels Canada's Standards and Policies and working with others to promote and preserve our values while conducting your duties to contribute to a positive and professional work environment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification, with truck and trailer experience; Red Seal is preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience performing maintenance and repairs on equipment ranging from heavy trucks, trailers, yellow iron and off-road construction equipment (e.g., excavators, skid steers, front-end loaders, HDD rigs).
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Able to move and operate equipment.
• Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Valid driver’s license for the type(s) of vehicles driven, with an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team.

Benefits:
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.michelscanada.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply/.

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to: careers@michelscanada.com. 

No recruitment agencies, please!

**Please be aware! **
 It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

• Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
• All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: @michelscanada.com or @michels.us.
• Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
• We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to hrcompliance@michelscanada.com.

Please note: resumes sent to this email will not be considered; please apply directly to our current career opportunities at https://www.michelscanada.com/jobs/apply.

Please note: All job postings at Michels Canada are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. While Michels Canada may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support part of the screening process, applications are still reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to ensure a thorough and fair evaluation.

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