Heavy Duty Technician – Mobile Equipment - 7/7 Schedule

Who We Are Vanderwell is an Alberta, family-owned company that has been operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have a modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers. We’re a major employer in the local region, we have more than 150 employees working throughout the operation -- mill production, sales & shipping, woodlands, truck and mobile equipment shops, and administration. Contract and part-time employees are also employed in mill production, maintenance, transportation, and seasonal activities. What We Offer Vanderwell offers stable, long-term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans. The Opportunity We are currently looking to hire a Heavy Duty Technician for our manufacturing facilities in Mitsue Industrial Park. Job Duties Include Repairs and maintains mobile equipment Operates mobile equipment for testing and transportation purposes Operates a service truck at various yard locations as required Organizes parts and maintains inventory levels Completes required paperwork including work orders, maintenance records, and safety documents Cleans work areas Working Conditions Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, slipping/tripping hazards, and working at heights Excellent shop conditions with occasional outdoor, emergency breakdowns Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment is frequently required Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions Must Haves A solid work ethic, be eager to learn, and be a team player Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certificate Experience repairing and maintaining heavy mobile equipment (Caterpillar, Taylor, Liebherr etc.) 5+ years of related experience A valid class 5 driver's license and reliable transportation to Mitsue Industrial Park Desire to work overtime as needed Proficient written and verbal communication skills Available Shift Schedules Dayshift, 7 days on and 7 days off; with camp rooms are available for non-local candidates 44 hours Monday to Friday, Dayshift If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal. We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.

The technician is responsible for repairing and maintaining heavy mobile equipment and operating service trucks across various yard locations. Duties also include managing parts inventory and completing essential maintenance and safety documentation.

Candidates must hold a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certificate and have over 5 years of experience with brands like Caterpillar, Taylor, and Liebherr. A valid class 5 driver's license and a strong work ethic are also required.

• Full benefits plan • Optional RSP plans • Camp rooms for non-local candidates

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• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Mobile Equipment Maintenance
• Inventory Management
• Safety Documentation
• Service Truck Operation
• Technical Troubleshooting
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Engineering

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 30, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate