Posted 7 months ago
Mechanic DSP with Rig - Wood Buffalo
@ Primoris Canada
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Primoris Canada is hiring a full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic in Fort McMurray, AB, at $138.86 per hour with camp accommodation available. The role maintains and repairs internal combustion engines and components on stationary and mobile equipment, including Caterpillar pipelayers, and requires an Alberta journeyman ticket.
Responsibilities:
- Diagnose faults and repair internal combustion engines and components
- Interpret work orders and technical manuals
- Test repaired equipment to manufacturer specifications
- Write service reports in a timely manner
- Train and assist technicians or apprentices
Requirements summary:
- Alberta journeyman ticket or AIT-recognized certificate
- 5+ years of Caterpillar equipment experience
- CAT pipelayer experience required
- Familiarity with parts and service manuals
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and climb in and under units
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-05-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Outdoors, Construction site |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Alberta journeyman ticket, CSTS-09, CSO |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Primoris Canada
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
COMPANY PROFILE
Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services.
SUMMARY
The Heavy Duty Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing internal combustion engines and components in both stationary and mobile equipment.
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Accommodation: Camp available
Hourly: $138.86
JOB DUTIES
- Ensure repairs are carried out according to the manufacturer’s procedures in a safe and responsible manner within the designated timeframe
- Interpret work orders and technical manuals
- Keep equipment clean, lubricated, and maintained
- Diagnose faults and malfunctions
- Troubleshoot and communicate equipment performance with mechanics
- Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts, components, or systems
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and ensure that the work done meets manufactures specifications and legislated regulations
- Write service reports in a timely and efficient manner
- Train and/or assist other technicians or apprentices
- Other duties as required by management
- May perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be an Alberta ticketed journeyman (or hold a journeyman certificate recognized by AIT)
- Previous experience working on an industrial site is considered an asset, but not required
- CSTS-09 and/or CSO
- Must have experience with CAT pipelayers
- 5+ years’ experience with Caterpillar equipment
- Familiarity with pipeline equipment is an asset
- Able to think logically, problem solve, and keep up with changing technology
- Familiar with parts and service manuals
- Able to work well in a team environment
- Must be physically able to lift 50lbs and climb in/under units in the field
- Organized and self-motivated
BENEFITS
- Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Pension
- Health and Welfare
- Life Insurance
- Dental Plan
- Prescription Coverage
- Optical/Vision Insurance
- Massage Therapy
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement.
Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.
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