Posted 5 months ago
Certified Automotive Mechanic
@ LaPrairie Group
Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
Overview
LaPrairie Group is hiring a full-time Certified Automotive Mechanic in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., to inspect, diagnose and repair gas, diesel, light and heavy-duty equipment for its mining and resource fleet. The role requires Red Seal or trade certification, at least 3 years of experience, and a Class 5 licence with CVIP, with rotational accommodation offered to candidates outside Tumbler Ridge.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, diagnose and repair gas, diesel, light and heavy-duty equipment
- Perform routine maintenance and service on a diversified fleet
- Test vehicles, including test drives, pressure tests and control adjustments
- Ensure tools, parts and supplies are ready for each job
- Complete service and equipment performance reports
Requirements summary:
- Red Seal or trade certification as an automotive mechanic
- At least 3 years as an automotive mechanic
- Class 5 licence minimum (Class 3 preferred) and CVIP licence
- Extensive knowledge of diesel, hydraulic, electrical and construction equipment
- Welding and cutting abilities
- Ability to lift heavy machinery and work after hours if required
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-31
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal, Class 5, Class 3, CVIP, Ford certified |
| Driver’s licence | required |
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LaPrairie Group
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LaPrairie solves your project challenges with a highly skilled workforce, innovative thinking, and state-of-the-art equipment. Our operational team and comprehensive fleet of cranes, trucks, and heavy equipment are ready to deliver – anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s executing super-heavy engineered lifts, hauling extra-heavy loads, maintaining the safety of your roads, mining and trucking aggregates, or supplying and delivering quality frac sand products – LaPrairie gives you the advantage. LaPrairie Crane Our team of hoisting engineers and riggers bring “tons of experience”, along with professionally engineered lift studies, that make for an exceptional safety record. We are specialists in engineering and executing highly complex and extra-heavy lifts. LaPrairie Haul Heavy haul logistics specialists tackle jobs of all sizes and scope. We are highly skilled transportation and heavy haul professionals with broad experience in harsh, remote northern environments. LaPrairie Works LaPrairie Works provides expertise in highway and bridge maintenance, slope stabilization, and environmental remediation. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship. LaPrairie Oilfield Our specialized trailer fleet of pneumatic, bottom dump, and live bottom trailers, coupled with multiple, strategically located trans-load centers enables LaPrairie to be first on site with just in time deliveries. Canadian Silica Industries Produces API Spec, 20/40, 30/50, 40/70 & 100 mesh frac sand with easy access to the Montney, Duverney, and Cardium Formations, with trans-load facilities conveniently located in Fort Nelson, and Dawson Creek BC. Our mining operation in Arcadia, WI produces washed sand delivered by barge or rail across North America. LaPrairie Rock Equipped to handle every phase of the materials engineering process, from initial exploration to delivery of the end product.
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- Reported office locations
- Calgary, Alberta T2P 1N8, CA
- 427 Gregoire Dr, 201, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4K7, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Residential
- Commercial Real Estate
- Transportation
- Rental
- Other recorded names
- LaPrairie Group
- LaPrairie Group of Companies
- Specialties
- Canadian Crane Rental Services
- Heavy Haul Solutions
- Highway Maintenance
- Transportation
- Aggregate Resources
- and Proppant Solutions in Canada and USA
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LaPrairie solves your project challenges with a highly skilled workforce, innovative thinking, and state-of-the-art equipment. Our operational team and comprehensive fleet of cranes, trucks, and heavy equipment are ready to deliver – anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s executing super-heavy engineered lifts, hauling extra-heavy loads, maintaining the safety of your roads, mining and trucking aggregates, or supplying…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Canadian Crane Rental ServicesHeavy Haul SolutionsHighway MaintenanceTransportationAggregate Resourcesand Proppant Solutions in Canada and USA |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 59 |
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Northland Fleet Services is a long-term member of LaPrairie Group of Companies. For over 35 years, LaPrairie Group of Companies has provided the mining and resource industries in Tumbler Ridge and surrounding area with a variety of services - cranes, trucking, mining, heavy equipment and light vehicle repairs and maintenance.
We are looking to hire a full-time Certified Automotive Mechanic, to join our growing team in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Rotational opportunities with provided accommodations are available for qualified candidates not residing in Tumbler Ridge.
As a Certified Automotive Mechanic, you will be responsible for inspecting equipment, carrying out services, conducting repairs, and providing routine maintenance to a diversified fleet.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain service operations by inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining various pieces of equipment, including gas, diesel, light and heavy-duty units.
- Complete maintenance and repairs as required.
- Keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles.
- Test, measure, and verify gas component operations.
- Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting tests as required, including test drives, adjusting controls and systems, pressure tests.
- Operate / diagnose engines powered by diesel or gasoline.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Remain current with federal, provincial, and local codes and regulations and perform duties in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act/Code.
- Ensure that required tools, parts and supplies are available for each job performed.
- Complete required service and equipment performance reports as required.
- Other duties shall be assigned as required.
Desired skills and Experience:
- Trade Certification/Red Seal as an Automotive Mechanic.
- Ford certified experience is preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience as an Automotive Mechanic.
- Must have a Class 5 driver’s license at minimum – Class 3 preferred – and a CVIP license.
- Strong understanding of computer testing and diagnostic technologies.
- Ability to lift heavy machinery.
- Extensive knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic & electrical systems, and construction equipment.
- Welding and cutting abilities.
- Ability to work after-hours if required.
- Good communication skills.
We encourage all who are qualified and interested to apply in confidence; however, only those in consideration will be contacted.
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