Job Description

Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice (2nd/3rd Year)
JOB TYPE | Permanent, Full-Time, Year Round
LOCATION | Blackfalds, Alberta
DIVISION | Maintenance Facility
START DATE | As soon as possible
Eagle Builders is a local, family-owned, and operated manufacturing construction company guided by Christian beliefs and values. We specialize in the design, engineering, fabrication, and building of precast concrete structures.
Position Summary
Are you a skilled Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice with a talent for solving mechanical challenges? Eagle Builders is seeking a dedicated professional to support the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of our equipment, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
This full-time position will be situated in our mechanics bay in Blackfalds. The ideal candidate is a 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice and previous experience with industrial and construction equipment. The successful candidate will be physically fit, as this is a position that requires you to perform labor-intensive work at a relatively fast pace.

• Responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining all fleet vehicles, cranes, semi-trucks, and heavy equipment
• Maintain a detailed report and perform scheduled inspection and maintenance on all fleet as per the company maintenance program
• Adjust equipment and replace defective parts, components, or systems
• Test equipment for proper performance and ensure that it is working to meet manufacturers and legislated regulations
• Meeting and exceeding high standards of accuracy and quality based on established systems, programs, technology, and guidelines
• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing in an effective sequence to be efficient
• Communicate and coordinate with internal and/or external parties as required
• Maintain a suitable inventory of wearable parts
• Read, research and problem-solve to find required solutions
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• 2nd or 3rd year Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice
• Valid Class 5 drivers' license, acceptable abstract and reliable transportation
• Minimum 44-50 hours/week, must be flexible and willing to work overtime
• Available to work Monday-Friday, occasional Saturday
• Available to join a rotating on-call schedule
• Physically fit with the ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods
• Previous experience with industrial and construction equipment
• Present an eagerness and willingness to learn and receive instruction/direction from qualified Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
• Strong organization and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Able to work in a team environment and independently
• Operates in a safe, clean, and tidy manner
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box
• Willing to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail
• Proficient in both verbal and written English communication
• Applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment assessment prior to hire
• Local or willing to relocate to Central Alberta

Assets

• Completion of Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
• Experience in computer diagnostics (ie: Quickserve)

• Knowledge of hydraulic systems

What Eagle Builders Offers

• Professional Growth: Access to personality and behavior assessments to optimize individual and team success.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 6% vacation pay, statutory holiday pay, extensive health coverage and wellness support.
• Work-Life Integration: At Eagle Builders, family is at the heart of everything we do. That's why we guarantee Sundays off and employees are typically home to spend weekends with their family.
• Additional Perks: Clothing program, meal program, UFA Fuel Link Discount Card, employee appreciation events, and training roadmaps tailored to your career development.
• Comprehensive Compensation: Competitive hourly wages based on experience, skillset with evaluations at three months and annually to recognize and reward contributions.

Join our team and experience a journey driven by collaboration, innovation, and perseverance.
Note: We appreciate all applications; however, only candidates selected for pre-screen will be contacted.