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Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic job in Rocky View, AB with Bison Transport Inc, Alberta - alis
This permanent full time Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic job from Bison Transport Inc is offering $28.00 to $41.00 hourly (to be negotiated) for 40 hours per week.
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Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic

Employer

Bison Transport Inc

Date Posted

May 28, 2025
Updated July 03, 2025

Languages

English
  • Location Rocky View, AB
  • Earnings $28.00 to $41.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Aug 02, 2025
Job Requirements

Employer

Bison Transport Inc

Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

Noisy

Tasks

  • Instruct apprentices
  • Troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
  • Diagnose faults or malfunctions using computerized and other testing equipment to determine extent of repair required
  • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
  • Keep maintenance reports and documentation
  • Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications
  • Attach components and adjust new farm equipment
  • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work
  • Perform repair work on heavy trucks
  • Service attachments and working tools
  • Verify and repair emission control systems

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
  • Truck and Coach Service Licence (310T)
  • Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate

Diesel engine repair specialization

  • Fuel injection system
  • Exhaust system
  • Cooling system
  • Air conditioning system
  • Lubrication system
  • Engine control system
  • Major internal engine repairs or overhaul
  • Installation and alignment of engines and machinery

Mechanical maintenance and repair specialization

  • Mechanical transmissions
  • Drive trains and final drives
  • Hydraulic transmissions
  • Wheel-mounted vehicle suspension and steering
  • Highway vehicle tires and wheels
  • Differentials
  • Brake system

Security and safety

Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Handling heavy loads
  • Manual dexterity
  • Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Other benefits
  • Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
  • Parking available
  • Travel insurance
  • Wellness program
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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
OBJECTIVE

Interest in precision working with hand and power tools to adjust equipment and repair and replace defective parts, components and systems

METHODICAL

Interest in cleaning, lubricating and performing other routine maintenance work, and in servicing attachments and working tools such as harvesting and tillage equipment, blades, ploughs, winches and side booms

INNOVATIVE

Interest in analyzing to diagnose faults and malfunctions, using computerized and other testing equipment, to determine extent of repair required

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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