Heavy Equipment Technician
Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy compaction and paving equipment, including soil and asphalt compactors. Perform scheduled maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues while maintaining detailed service reports.
- On-site
- Edmonton, AB
- Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Apply by Oct 2, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Role Description The Heavy Equipment Technician role is a full-time, on-site position based in Edmonton, AB. The technician will inspect, diagnose, and repair a variety of heavy compaction and paving equipment, including soil and asphalt compactors and related machinery. Daily tasks include performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues, and completing necessary documentation and service reports. The role also involves collaborating with parts and sales teams, supporting commercial vehicle inspections where required, and ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards. The technician will interact with customers and coworkers in a professional manner, helping maintain Williamson Equipment’s reputation for reliable service. Qualifications Strong skills in Equipment Maintenance and Vehicle Maintenance, including preventive service and safety checks. Hands-on experience with Heavy Equipment used in compaction, paving, and construction applications. Proficiency in Equipment Repair and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. Ability to effectively diagnose issues using troubleshooting techniques, service manuals, and diagnostic tools. Relevant technical training or certification in heavy-duty mechanics, automotive service, or a related field. Knowledge of safe shop practices and ability to follow occupational health and safety regulations. Comfort reading technical diagrams and parts catalogs; experience with OEM equipment is an asset. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple service tasks. Effective communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Previous experience in construction equipment, paving, or compaction industries is considered an advantage.
What you’ll do
Inspect, diagnose, and repair heavy compaction and paving equipment, including soil and asphalt compactors. Perform scheduled maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues while maintaining detailed service reports.
Requirements
Requires technical training or certification in heavy-duty mechanics or a related field with hands-on experience in construction equipment. Must be proficient in using diagnostic tools and following occupational health and safety regulations.
Listed skills
- Safety CompliancePreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Equipment Maintenance
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Preventive Service
- Diagnostic Tools
- Technical Diagram Reading
- Safety Compliance
- Construction Equipment Repair
- Paving Equipment Maintenance
Job areas
- Trades
- Construction
- Manufacturing
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Oct 2, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
- Application method
- Direct apply is available