Posted 21 months ago
Heavy Equipment Technician
@ LaPrairie Group
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Overview
LaPrairie Crane is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician in Winnipeg, MB, reporting to the Regional Manager. The work covers inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and servicing heavy equipment and crane attachments, with travel to other LaPrairie Crane locations for extended periods. The posting asks for a heavy equipment mechanic certification or apprenticeship documentation and a diesel or heavy equipment background.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, diagnose and repair heavy equipment
- Adjust equipment and replace faulty parts
- Clean, lubricate and perform routine services
- Repair and service machine attachments
- Perform major repairs and report faulty equipment
Requirements summary:
- Heavy equipment mechanic certification or apprenticeship documentation
- Proven diesel or heavy equipment mechanic experience
- Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic and electrical systems
- Understanding of computerized testing technologies
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CVIP licence is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-02-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Heavy Equipment Mechanic certification, CVIP |
| Education | High school (required) |
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LaPrairie Group
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Full company description
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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- People associated on LinkedIn
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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 | 58 |
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LaPrairie Crane is one of Canada’s largest independent mobile-crane companies with fleet capabilities ranging from 5 – 600 tons, including all terrain, boom truck, carry deck, crawler, hydraulic truck, rough terrain, and tower cranes.
We are seeking applications from skilled and experienced Heavy Equipment Technicians who are interested in joining our growing team in Winnipeg, MB.
The successful candidate will report to the Regional Manager and will satisfy the following criteria:
Duties will include the following:
- Inspecting heavy equipment for proper performance
- Diagnosing faults using computerized testing equipment
- Adjusting equipment and replacing faulty parts
- Repairing damaged equipment parts
- Cleaning, lubricating, and conducting routine services on heavy-duty and automotive vehicles
- Repairing and servicing machine attachments
- Performing major repair work when necessary
- Consulting with other Mechanics and Supervisor when needed
- Reporting damaged or faulty equipment to management
- Travel to other LaPrairie Crane locations when needed and be away for extended periods of time
- Performs other duties as required
Desired skills and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic or Apprenticeship Documentation
- CVIP License is considered an asset
- Proven work experience as a Diesel or Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- Understanding of computer testing technologies
- Knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic & electrical systems, and construction equipment
- Good communication skills
This role may include shift rotations, including to Yorkton, SK and other LaPrairie Crane locations, for periods up to 6 months or longer depending on business needs.
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