Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job Title: Heavy Duty Mechanic

Job Level: TR4A Date Posted: May 29, 2025 Closing Date: June 12, 2025 Job Type: Full-time Permanent Category: Internal/External Opportunities

Location: Acheson

We power Alberta. Our transmission lines deliver electricity to millions of Albertans 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When you’re on our team, you’re supporting our province’s homes, farms, businesses and industries by providing safe, reliable and cost-effective service. Whether working in the field or in the office, every AltaLinker contributes to keeping the lights on.

Today, the transmission system is more important than ever. As we connect new sources of renewable energy to the grid and support Alberta’s energy transition to net-zero emissions, AltaLink’s transmission system is the backbone of the changing electricity system. With our head office in Calgary, and regional offices in Greater Edmonton, Red Deer and Lethbridge, we have central and southern Alberta covered.

We offer work with meaning, incredible opportunities for development, work life balance and opportunities to contribute to your community.  Join our team!

Job Description:

An opportunity exists for a Journeyperson Heavy-Duty Mechanic to join our Corporate Services Fleet team located in our Acheson field offices.  Reporting to the Manager, Fleet, this position will be part of a team responsible for the repair, maintenance and service of a wide variety of AltaLink fleet equipment. The primary responsibilities will be to perform routine inspection, maintenance and repairs of equipment used in the construction and maintenance of Transmission Electrical facilities. You will also work with outside vendors related to the repair of specialized equipment or large-scale repairs.

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We thank all candidates for their interest in a career with AltaLink. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only be contacting candidates being considered for an interview. We sincerely appreciate all interest and invite all candidates to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and/or X.

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At AltaLink, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are committed to fair employment practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, family status, source of income, sexual orientation or any other category protected by applicable provincial or federal law.

For eligible positions AltaLink offers optional hybrid work that provides flexibility between working from home and the office.

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