Posted 6 months ago
Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic
@ Tolko Brand - External
High Level, Alberta
Overview
Tolko is hiring a Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic for its High Level Lumber Division sawmill in High Level, Alberta. The role maintains, troubleshoots and repairs mobile equipment, including preventative and predictive maintenance and safe use of hoisting devices. The posting states a starting wage of $50.19 per hour plus a trades retention bonus, benefits, retirement plans and relocation support.
Pay:
$50.19 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, lubricate and maintain machinery
- Run preventative and predictive maintenance programs
- Operate hoisting and lifting devices during assembly, installation and repair
- Inspect machinery to detect and investigate malfunctions
Requirements summary:
- Heavy Duty Mechanic experience with a valid Interprovincial ticket
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and schematics
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Third-year apprentices with strong skills welcome to apply
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Interprovincial ticket |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Relocation assistance, Performance bonus, Paid training |
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Tolko Brand - External
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Full company description
With state-of-the-art operations across western Canada, Tolko is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of forest products for customers around the world. For over 60 years, our family-owned company has been recognized by customers and business partners for being reliable, flexible, efficient and offering quality products. With the third generation of family leadership, we’re continuing that legacy today in our divisions throughout western Canada and joint ventures in the Southern United States. At Tolko, our values, vision and mission aren’t just what we believe. They’re how we work, live and serve our customers every day. Fundamental to our success is a diverse and committed workforce that thrives on change, building relationships, and a drive toward excellence. When you join Tolko, you’ll develop your skills and be encouraged to pursue diverse opportunities with a company that’s built on integrity, respect, and provides employees with the inclusive environment, support and opportunity to build great lives.
- LinkedIn followers
- 22,566
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,464
- Reported office locations
- 3000 - 28 Street, Vernon, British Columbia V1T 9W9, CA
- 844 Otter Lake Cross Rd, Armstrong, British Columbia V0E 1B6, CA
- 6200 Jeffers Dr, Lavington, British Columbia V1B 3G4, CA
- 4280 Highway 6, Lumby, British Columbia V0E 2G7, CA
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- 400 Beaver Lake Road, Kelowna, British Columbia V4V 1S5, CA
- 6275 Old Highway 5, Kamloops, British Columbia V2H 1T8, CA
- 16200 Portside Road, Richmond, British Columbia V6W 1M1, CA
- 180 Hodgson Road, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2G 3P6, CA
- 4167 Rottacker Road, Williams Lake, British Columbia V2G 5E4, CA
- Postal Bag 3000, High Prairie, Alberta T0G 1E0, CA
- 11401 - 92 Street, High Level, Alberta T0H 1Z0, CA
- PO Box 1400, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0, CA
- Box 280, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan S9X 1Y2, CA
- 5189 LA-125, Olla, Louisiana 71465, US
- 240 Pca Road, Ackerman, Mississippi 39735, US
- Business categories
- Paper Manufacturing
- Forestry
- Manufacturing
- Product Search
- Other recorded names
- Tolko Industries
- Specialties
- Wood Products
- Forest Products
- Lumber
- Plywood
- OSB
- and LSL
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 194,166,666
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
With state-of-the-art operations across western Canada, Tolko is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of forest products for customers around the world. For over 60 years, our family-owned company has been recognized by customers and business partners for being reliable, flexible, efficient and offering quality products. With the third generation of family leadership, we’re continuing that legacy today in our…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vernon, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1956 |
| Specialties | Wood ProductsForest ProductsLumberPlywoodOSBand LSL |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 46 |
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Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic
High Level, Alberta
Our Heavy Duty Mechanics keep us running fierce. They troubleshoot, diagnose, maintain and repair mobile equipment to keep the mill running and keep it running safely. If the chance to take on the maintenance and repair of mobile equipment in a state-of-the-art facility sounds like your kind of challenge, read on to find out more!
We are looking for a Certified Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our largest sawmill, located in High Level, Alberta. Our High Level Lumber Division safely and sustainably produces forest products for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- Experience working as a Heavy Duty Mechanic with a valid Interprovincial ticket.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
- Ability to read blueprints, diagrams and schematics and consistently follow work processes and procedures.
- You use your knowledge and skills to recognize opportunities for improvement and cost-savings.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with a team.
- We welcome applications from strong third-year apprentices who demonstrate the skills and commitment required for this role.
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role you will:
- You use your knowledge and experience to troubleshoot, analyze, diagnose, lubricate and perform maintenance work on a variety of machinery.
- You tackle equipment issues before they arise through preventative and predictive maintenance programs.
- You put safety first as you operate hoisting and lifting devices to position machinery and parts during the assembly, installation, set-up and repair of equipment and machinery.
- When problems arise, you inspect and examine machinery and equipment to detect and investigate irregularities and malfunctions.
So, what’s in it for you?
- You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You will earn a competitive wage of $50.19 hour to start.
- You’ll receive an additional a trades retention bonus on top of your base pay.
- Competitive benefits and retirement plans come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- Relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
- Continued development through on the job and classroom training.
- A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.
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About High Level
Located in the beautiful northwestern region of Alberta, High Level is home to over 4,000 people. Surrounded by unspoiled nature, the town has endless outdoor activities to explore, along with an in-town swimming pool, hockey arena, golf course and many more amenities. Watch this video to learn about the community and find out why life is better here.
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