Headwater Equipment believes that no organization is any better than the people who work for it. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that we set high standards of integrity with an enthusiastic attitude in all that we do.

We promise to maintain a well-trained workforce and a safe, modern facility in order to render our customers the best possible support and to provide our employees a secure future.

What Headwater has to offer :

• Late Model Field Service Truck with Crane
• Shop and Yard Located in Sparwood
• Clean and Healthy work environment
• Includes Basic Family Dental and 80% of Cost on Prescription drugs (Family)
• Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Long Term Disability
• Employer matching RRSP Program
• Competitive Pay See Pay structure below
• Potential for advancement into management or sales
• Positive Work Environment.
• We are a family run company that cares for its employees
• We have a proven record with a low turnover rate, we want long term people
• Dealer for Sany and Rokbak Equipment
• Cummins, Scania, Isuzu and Deutz authorized Repair Dealer. OEM certification and training available for employees showing interest

Applicants should have :

• Experience with Construction and Mining Equipment
• Sany, Rokbak, Catepillar, Komatsu and John Deere equipment would be an asset
• Ability to work independently
• Journeyman or Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technician - Off Road and / or On Road
• Good Problem Solving Skills
• Valid drivers license abstract required
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• 2 to 3 years experience work on Heavy Duty Off Road Equipment
• Potential candidates to need valid Off road equipment ticket from their province, if not in possession of Red seal, or AB Off Road ticket;

be willing to challenge AB exam and / or Red seal within 6 months

Job Duties to Include :

• Running repair on off road heavy trucks, heavy construction equipment, diesel and diesel electric mining machinery
• Repairs on bulldozers, graders, dump truck and excavators
• Will require ability to troubleshoot and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions, determine extent of repair required, adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Instruct apprentices, keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Interact with customers and operators with a positive attitude

Pay Structure :

• Industry competitive wages, and above
• $47 / hr to $53 / hr Depending on Experience and if in the Field or Shop
• Overtime at time and half after 8 hours / day
• Nightshift premium
• When in the field, Hotels / Condo are paid, travel time paid, as well living out allowance
• Headwater will assist with moving expenses
• This is a permanent full time position

Other Requirements :

• Pre employment Medical exam
• Some sites we travel to require you pass a drug screen

Shift Structures :

• Guaranteed minimum of 44 Hrs / week Overtime available and paid at time and a half
• Sparwood Location - 5x5 shift rotation with a typical day being 12 hours

Locations :

We are looking for mechanics to ideally be based out of the Sparwood BC area - if field work is slow we have our field technicians work out of other locations.

Our other locations include Coalhurst, Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon.

• We have expanded our service field of scope - we are also hiring for the Edmonton area
• Our mechanics must be willing to travel to remote job sites, travel time, accommodations, and living out allowance paid for trave
• Locations include Edmonton AB, Calgary AB, Saskatoon SK as well as remote work locations include Northern AB, Southern SK and Manitoba

Contact :

• Submit your resume thru the contact info given on this website
• Only candidates selected for pre screen will be contacted

Last updated : 2024-06-25