Licensed Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

Job opportunity

Expected salary range

$48 / h

Job status

Full-time

Location

Randstad Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Workplace

On site

Job Description

Are you a Red Seal Heavy Equipment Tech with active CVIP sign-off privileges? Ready to trade shift work for a reliable Monday-Friday schedule with an industry leader offering top-tier pay, sign-on cash, and paid factory credentials? Step into a premier shop where your expertise is valued.

We are hiring a Heavy Duty Technician for a high-tech facility in Edmonton. You will drive preventive maintenance, perform advanced electronic diagnostics, and tackle full engine overhauls inside a clean, modern workshop.

About the role

  • Type: Permanent, Full-time
  • Location: Edmonton, AB
  • Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Days)
  • Setting: Modern Commercial Repair Facility / Non-Union
  • Pay: $44.00 - $48.00/hr + Premiums ($3-$4/hr for off-shifts/weekends)

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Responsibilities

  • Preventive Service: Perform comprehensive inspections, routine servicing, and preventive fixes on heavy trucks and trailers.
  • Major Overhauls: Tear down, rebuild, and calibrate engines, transmissions, differentials, and fuel systems.
  • Complex Diagnostics: Troubleshoot tricky electrical, hydraulic, air brake, and engine issues using cutting-edge software.
  • CVIP Sign-Offs: Conduct thorough official commercial vehicle safety inspections and issue official certifications.
  • Service Records: Track completed jobs accurately via digital work orders and document warranty details.
  • Shop Standards: Maintain a clean, organized bay while adhering strictly to high safety standards.

Requirements

  • Certification: Journeyman or Red Seal Heavy Duty license with active CVIP sign-off authority.
  • Experience: 5+ years of practical shop experience servicing heavy diesel tractor-trailers.
  • Driver's License: Valid Class 5 (Class 3/D with Q-endorsement preferred or earned within 6 months).
  • Tools: Own a complete set of personal trade tools and display strong diagnostic software skills.
  • Background Check: Clean driver's abstract required (no drug screening or background checks required).
  • Physical Demands: Comfortably lift 23 kg (50 lbs) regularly and up to 45 kg (100 lbs) as needed.

Benefits

  • Top Compensation: $44.00 - $48.00/hr base rate, plus generous shift differentials
  • Signing Bonus: Fast cash bonus paid out during your first month on the job
  • Rapid Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage active after just 30 days
  • Generous PTO: 3 weeks paid vacation, 11 stat holidays, plus paid sick time
  • RRSP Matching: Up to 4.5% matching contribution to build your long-term savings
  • Workwear Included: Fresh uniforms provided with complete laundering services included
  • Skill Advancement: Employer-paid OEM factory training, advanced diagnostic tools, and tuition assistance
  • Job Stability: Long-term security with a globally recognized, non-union leader

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Randstad Canada

Randstad Canada

Permanent full-time Heavy Duty Technician role in Edmonton, with a Monday-to-Friday day shift and pay of $44.00 - $48.00/hr.

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