Posted 11 days ago
Heavy Equipment Technician - Journeyman
@ Birch Mountain Enterprises
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Birch Mountain Enterprises is hiring a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for full-time shop and field repairs on its fleet of heavy-duty highway trucks out of its Fort McKay shop. The role requires a Journeyman certification with at least 3 years of heavy truck experience. The posting offers competitive hourly rates, guaranteed work on 11.5-hour day or night shifts (14/14 or 7/7), overtime after 8 hours a day and 44 hours a week, and company-paid health, dental and retirement benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Repair or replace defective truck parts, components and systems
- Install parts to manufacturer and truck specifications
- Test repaired equipment against manufacturer and AB Transportation standards
- Complete work orders, risk assessments and hazard identification
- Perform daily housekeeping and attend safety meetings
Requirements summary:
- Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician certification, minimum 3 years heavy truck experience
- Valid class 5 driver's licence with clean abstract
- Knowledge of hydraulic, electronic, suspension and computer diagnostics
- Experience with water, vac, steam or wiggle wagon units preferred
- OSSA and CSTS certification
- Clear verbal and written communication
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, overtime, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician, OSSA, OSSA BSO, CSTS |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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Birch Mountain Enterprises
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Full company description
From a modest start in 2005, BME has grown into a well-respected brand, with over 400 employees and 200 units in our fleet including Water trucks, Vacuum Trucks, Hydro Vacs, Semi vac, Combo Vacs, and Fuel Tankers. BME is an industry leader for Pressure, Vac and Fluid Hauling providing a vast list of services including tank and vessel cleans, fluid transfer and disposal, contained fluid neutralization, dangerous goods hauling, high- and low-pressure wash assist containment, potable water, sewer services, bulk fuel delivery, and solid waste management. BME is based and operates in northern Alberta, servicing customers within Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree and Dene and historical homelands of the Metis. 2023 has seen BME expand operations and seek opportunities in Central Alberta and BC.BME is based and operates in northern Alberta, servicing customers within Treaty 8 Territory, the traditional lands of the Cree and Dene and historical homelands of the Metis. 2023 has seen BME expand operations and seek opportunities in Central Alberta and BC.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,416
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 139
- Reported office locations
- Lot 61, Fort McKay Incubator Park, Fort MacKay, AB T0P 1C0, CA
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Oil and Gas
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- Birch Mountain Enterprises
- Birch Mountain Enterprises LP
- Specialties
- Fluid Hauling
- Industrial Steaming
- Bulk Water Hauling
- Hydrovac
- Semi Vac
- and High Pressure Steam
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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From a modest start in 2005, BME has grown into a well-respected brand, with over 400 employees and 200 units in our fleet including Water trucks, Vacuum Trucks, Hydro Vacs, Semi vac, Combo Vacs, and Fuel Tankers. BME is an industry leader for Pressure, Vac and Fluid Hauling providing a vast list of services including tank and vessel cleans, fluid transfer and disposal, contained fluid neutralization, dangerous…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Fort MacKay, AB |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2005 |
| Specialties | Fluid HaulingIndustrial SteamingBulk Water HaulingHydrovacSemi Vacand High Pressure Steam |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
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Birch Mountain Enterprises (BME) is looking to hire Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technicians immediately for: HET On Road equipment
What's in it for you?
- Competitive hourly rates
- We have guaranteed work, 11.5 hour days, day and night shift.
- Multiple shift schedules available to choose from,14/14 or 7/7.
- Overtime is paid after 8 hours a day and 44 hours per week.
- A monthly living allowance for local positions or accommodations provided on the client site.
- Company paid health and dental benefits.
- Long Term Disability and Life insurance.
- An annual health spending account.
- A company matching retirement savings plan (RSP).
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Referral Bonus program.
- Regular company BBQ's, breakfasts and opportunities to get involved with different events.
- Other perks and allowance provided.
- Discounts for various businesses in town.
- Opportunity for overtime.
- A great team of co-workers.
- Located on reserve land
Company Background:
Established in 2005, Birch Mountain Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer with over 400 employees throughout the Fort McMurray region. Operating from its main operations in Fort McKay, BME provides vac, water, waste, fuel, and flat bed hauling services to industrial and commercial customers.
When you join our team, you join a family of employees dedicated to a safe, enjoyable, and positive work environment. We offer competitive wages and seek candidates that are seeking secure, long-term employment.
Job Summary:
Operating from our Fort McKay main shop, this position involves shop and field repairs to our fleet of heavy-duty highway trucks. Candidates shall have knowledge on all aspects of heavy spec trucks with preference given to those that possess experience with water, vac, high pressure and flusher units.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Repair or replace defective parts, components or systems
- Install new or replacement parts according to manufacturer and/or truck specification
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure work completed meets manufacturers’ specification and AB Transportation regulations
- Completion of repair documentation including but not limited to work order, field level risk assessment, and hazard identification
- Follow instructions for tasks assigned by shop supervisor
- Complete daily housekeeping of assigned area or service vehicle to ensure maintenance of company image
- Attend daily tool box and safety meetings as scheduled and adhere to corporate and site safety regulations and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Must be certified as a Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (min 3 years heavy truck experience)
- Possess valid driver’s license (min class 5) with clean abstract
- Be knowledgeable in all aspects of heavy truck repair including, but not limited to hydraulic, electronic, suspension and computer diagnosis
- Previous or related experience with off-road equipment, specifically wiggle wagons
- Previous or related experience with water, vac and steam trucks preferred
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
- OSSA (or OSSA BSO) and CSTS certification
- Must successfully pass BME pre-employment evaluation, D&A and fit for duty pre-employment screening
Submission:
We thank you for your interest in Birch Mountain and remind all candidates that only successful applicants will be contacted. Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to local candidates.
For more information about Birch Mountain Enterprises, visit www.bmel.ca
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