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Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop

@ Wajax

Edmonton, Alberta

Full-time2+ years experience
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Overview

Wajax is hiring a Heavy Equipment Technician for its busy South Edmonton shop, focused on Allison transmission and Detroit and MTU engine repair and overhaul. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime, and requires a Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician credential and 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair Allison transmissions and Detroit and MTU engines
  • Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance on equipment
  • Complete work orders, hazard assessments and time sheets
  • Coordinate with supervisors, administration and workers

Requirements summary:

  • Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician credential
  • 2-3 years of relevant experience
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Class 3 licence with air endorsement preferred
  • CVIP licence preferred

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Benefits mentioned

DentalRetirement planHealth spending account
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-01
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentMaintenance & repair
Experience2+ years
Hours per week40
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Warehouse
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsRed Seal, CVIP, Air Endorsement
Driver’s licencepreferred
EducationTrade certificate (required)
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness, Paid training

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Wajax

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Full company description

Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing, government and utilities, and oil and gas. \​\ Together We Get More Done.™ -- Fondée en 1858, Wajax (WJX à la Bourse de Toronto) est l’un des fournisseurs de produits et de services industriels les plus anciens et les plus diversifiés au Canada. La Corporation tire parti d’un système de distribution intégré pour vendre et fournir des pièces et des services à de nombreux clients de différents secteurs de l’économie canadienne : construction, foresterie, exploitation minière, industrie, commerce, sables bitumineux, transport, traitement des métaux, gouvernements et services publics ainsi que pétrole et gaz. \​\ Ensemble, nous en faisons plus.

LinkedIn followers
45,936
People associated on LinkedIn
1,912
Reported office locations
  • 10 Diesel Dr, Etobicoke, Ontario M8W 2T8, CA
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Machinery Manufacturing
  • Oil and Gas
  • Manufacturing
Other recorded names
  • Wajax
Specialties
  • Mining
  • Oil Sands
  • Oil & Gas
  • Construction
  • Forestry
  • Marine
  • Power Generation
  • Industrial Parts & Service
  • Material Handling
  • Cranes & Utilities
  • Agriculture
  • Food & Beverage
  • On & Off Highway Power
  • Warehouse Racking & Solutions
  • and Engineering Repair Services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

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Founded in 1858, Wajax (TSX: WJX) is one of Canada’s longest-standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers. The Corporation operates an integrated distribution system providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diverse sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing…

FieldValue
IndustryMachinery Manufacturing
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersEtobicoke, Ontario
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesMiningOil SandsOil & GasConstructionForestryMarinePower GenerationIndustrial Parts & Service Material HandlingCranes & Utilities
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Job description

The Opportunity:

Located in South Edmonton, be part of an accomplished team committed to delivering best-in-class service and technical expertise in a busy shop specializing in Allison transmission, engine repairs and overhauls.

The Role:

Heavy Equipment Technicians work Monday to Friday with occasional overtime opportunities. Your expertise will be key in ensuring first-time-right diagnostics and repair of, but not limited to:

  • Allison transmissions
  • Detroit and MTU Truck and Industrial engines

Education:

  • Journeyman Red Seal Heavy Duty Technician.

Work Experience:

  • 2-3 years relevant experience

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Safety focused
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Keep your work areas, benches, and toolboxes clean and organized
  • Proven ability to work with customers, demonstrating exceptional customer service
  • Mechanical aptitude with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with on-highway truck/coach maintenance and repair are assets
  • Coordinating with supervisors, administration, and workers, for the purpose of completing all work orders efficiently and effectively
  • Work under limited supervision, leading, guiding and working with others, as required
  • Fill out required paperwork. This would include forms such as work orders, hazard assessment sheets, daily time sheets, and repair lists
  • Test, troubleshoot, diagnose, adjust, and replace parts and equipment/controls as required
  • Perform scheduled and preventative maintenance of all equipment or assets
  • CVIP license is preferred but not mandatory
  • Class 3 Driver's license with Air Endorsement is preferred, but not mandatory

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to bring your skills to a team that values safety, quality, and precision, we’d love to hear from you!

The Company

Since 1858, Wajax has been a leading industrial products and solutions provider continually innovating to serve Canadian industry coast-to-coast. We work in an extensive range of industries and core sectors of the Canadian economy including energy and renewables, food and beverage, construction, industrial/commercial, transportation, forestry, mining, metal processing, and oil and gas – to name a few. Everything we do is powered by people passionate about making a difference and who are dedicated to driving Canadian industry forward. People who provide the experience and expertise that support the industries that build our cities, power our businesses, put a roof over our heads and food on our tables.

Wajax offers a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, learning and development, as well as some unique additional “perks.”

Highlights include:

  • Competitive health and dental benefits with no waiting period for eligibility (100% employer paid premiums), plus health spending account.
  • Wajax led e-learning, and product training through industry leading manufacturers.
  • Exclusive discounts with a variety of manufacturers and service providers such as Ford, GM, Chrysler, Dell, TELUS, a group mortgage, home & auto insurance program, pet insurance, footwear & workwear, fitness membership, perkopolis, and more.
  • Recognition program where points are earned for merchandise or gift certificates, plus cash awards.
  • Company matched pension plan
  • Award-Winning Health and Wellness Program.

By working with Wajax, you become part of an inclusive and diverse team that is dedicated to innovation and teamwork. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities across Canada in which we do business. As an equal opportunity employer, please inform us if any accommodation is required if contacted for an interview.

As a condition of employment, final candidates will be subject to pre-screening.

\\ Together we get more done.

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