Posted 12 days ago
Heavy Duty Mechanic
@ Colas
Alberta
Overview
Standard General Edmonton is hiring an on-road heavy equipment technician to repair and maintain heavy trucks, including air brake and ABS systems. The role involves diagnostics, overhauls, road calls and Commercial Vehicle Inspections, with overtime, possible weekends, and travel to off-site locations. A Journeyperson's certificate and a Class 5 licence are required.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair heavy trucks, including air brake and ABS systems
- Perform complete repair and overhaul functions and test equipment
- Perform road calls and installation of added-on equipment
- Keep detailed maintenance reports and documentation
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson's certificate required
- 3 to 5 years working with highway trucks or trailers
- Valid Class 5 licence; Class 3 with air endorsement an asset
- Commercial vehicle inspection certification
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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 |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyperson's certificate, Commercial Vehicle Inspection certification, Mask/Respirator Fit Test |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Colas
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 246 |
Standard General Edmonton
250 Carleton Drive
St. Albert, AB T8N 6W2
Position Summary
The On-Road Heavy Equipment Technician is required to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy trucks, as well as promote and participate in Goal Zero Initiative. The On-Road Heavy Equipment Technician will have the ability to troubleshoot major and minor mechanical problems, as well as have the ability to repair and adjust all necessary mechanical components.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Positively participate in company safety program and adhere to all safety requirements.
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot heavy trucks.
- Able to perform complete repair and overhaul functions in a timely manner.
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance.
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts.
- Determine the extent of the required repair.
- Maintenance, service and inspection of equipment to detect faults and malfunction.
- In-depth knowledge of Trucks including air brake systems, and ABS systems.
- Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances.
- Perform mechanical repairs on equipment in the shop and road calls when required.
- Installation of new and added-on equipment.
- Repair cooling and lubrication systems.
- Clean, lubricate, and perform other maintenance work.
- Keep detailed and accurate maintenance reports and documentation
Knowledge/Skills
- Knowledge of mechanical repairs for heavy highway trucks and other on-road vehicles.
- Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics and electrical, including schematics and diagnostics.
- Experience with routine maintenance operations.
- Strong documentation skills.
- Able to work well under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail.
Experience/Education
- Must hold a Journeyperson’s certificate.
- 3 to 5 years of experience working with highway trucks/trailers.
- Ability to perform Commercial Vehicle Inspections with certification.
- Must have valid Class 5 driver’s license. Class 3 with Air Endorsement would be considered an asset.
- Experience on off-road equipment would be considered an asset.
Working Conditions
- Travel to off-site locations will be required.
- Overtime as required, plus possible weekends.
- Work both indoors and outdoors.
- Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug, alcohol, and fitness to work test.
- May need to meet the requirements for Mask/Respirator Fit Test.
- Must be a current member of the IUOE Local 955 union, or willing to join.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Standard General is looking for committed, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals; we offer professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits packages. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
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