Posted 3 months ago
Heavy Equipment Field Maintenance Manager
@ Kidco Construction Ltd
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Kidco Construction is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Maintenance Manager in Calgary to lead field mechanics and welders who repair the company's off-road construction fleet. The role runs weekly safety meetings, schedules repairs, reviews work orders and timecards, and estimates repair costs. The schedule is Monday to Saturday with Sundays off, with paid overtime and a full benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Lead weekly safety meetings and enforce safe job procedures
- Prioritize and schedule heavy equipment repairs and delegate to field staff
- Coordinate equipment repairs with field operations supervisors
- Inspect completed work and close work orders daily
Requirements summary:
- Extensive maintenance experience with civil construction equipment
- Class 5 driver's licence required
- Computer skills required
- Heavy Equipment Technician certification is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-14
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime, weekends |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Kidco Construction Ltd
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Full company description
For almost 40 years, we’ve been a proud extension of our client’s team. No matter how simple or complex a job may be, we always step up, get the job done right and look for the best way of doing things – ways that will save clients time and money, and maximize their goals. What started as a family business focused on Earthworks has evolved into a full service company that approaches projects in a different way—one where the status quo is challenged and the highest standards are brought to the table. We’ve had relationships with many of our clients for more than 30 years, where together, we’ve been united in our goals, and unwavering in our commitment to quality. As a multi-service provider looking to achieve greater efficiencies, we offer Earthworks, Underground, Foundation Excavation, Trucking, Paint Shop and Heavy Hauling services. We bring intelligence, critical technical analysis, extensive experience and collaboration throughout every phase of every project. From concept to completion, our solutions, solid track record and unmatched resources help our clients remain leaders in their field today, and in the future. With great capacity, there is no limit to what we can do. We have a massive and diverse fleet that allows us to take on many large and small jobs at the same time, yet still leave room to take on more. And with our own maintenance shop and Heavy Hauling gear, there’s no down time.
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,433
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 215
- Reported office locations
- 4949 76 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C 3C6, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Field Support
- Civil Engineering
- Other recorded names
- Kidco Construction Ltd
- Specialties
- earthworks
- underground
- paint
- heavy haul
- basements
- construction
- on road hauling
- project management
- maintenance
- construction management
- heavy equipment
- and utilities
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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For almost 40 years, we’ve been a proud extension of our client’s team. No matter how simple or complex a job may be, we always step up, get the job done right and look for the best way of doing things – ways that will save clients time and money, and maximize their goals. What started as a family business focused on Earthworks has evolved into a full service company that approaches projects in a different way—one…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Construction |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | earthworksundergroundpaintheavy haulbasementsconstructionon road haulingproject managementmaintenanceconstruction management |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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Heavy Equipment Field Maintenance Manager
Kidco Construction is a complete construction solutions company specializing in residential earthworks, underground utility excavation, and basement excavation, for large‑scale residential, commercial, and municipal projects throughout Calgary, Alberta. With nearly four decades of experience, Kidco delivers end‑to‑end construction solutions—from initial site preparation and infrastructure installation through to foundation excavation, hauling, and equipment support.
We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Field Maintenance Manager to oversee our field mechanics and welders as they repair and maintain the company's fleet of off-road heavy construction equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead weekly safety meetings. Ensure adherence to all safe job procedures and practices.
- Prioritize and schedule repairs and maintenance of heavy equipment, delegating tasks to appropriate field staff.
- Collaborate with field operations supervisors to coordinate equipment repairs on-site or in the shop.
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality and minimize rework.
- Daily closing of work orders.
- Collect and review timecards daily.
- Prepare requisitions for materials and supplies.
- Resolve work-related issues and recommend measures to improve productivity.
- Prepare timelines and cost estimates for repairs when necessary.
- Adapt to changing job duties as required.
Required Skills and Experience
- Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification is considered an asset.
- Extensive maintenance experience and knowledge of all types of construction equipment used on our jobsites, excavators, dozers, rock trucks, packers, loaders, scrapers, graders, and other heavy equipment used on large-scale civil construction sites.
- Class 5 Driver’s License (Class 3 Driver’s License with Q-endorsement is considered an asset).
- Computer skills are required.
Typical Schedule:
- Monday - Saturday, with Sundays off.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive Wage: Reflective of skill and experience.
- Paid Overtime: After 8 hours/day or 44 hours/week.
- Holiday/Vacation Pay: Paid on each paycheck at 9.6%.
- RRSP Match Program: Available after 3 consecutive seasons at Kidco.
- Full Benefits Package: Including dental, vision, extended health care, prescription medication coverage, and an employee assistance program (provided by Open Circle).
- Safety Commitment: Strong focus on safety with our Safety Excellence program.
- Career Advancement: Opportunities for growth and development.
When you join Kidco Construction, your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive wage, comprehensive benefits for you and your dependents, an extended work season, challenging projects to grow your skills, a safety-conscious culture, and the chance to be part of a goal-oriented team.
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