Heavy Duty Mechanic

Heavy Duty Mechanic

Join the Team That’s Growing Healthy Communities.

Position: Heavy Duty Mechanic

Department: Distribution & Collection

Reports To: Manager, Distribution & Collection

Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta

Type: [Full-Time / Permanent]

Work with Purpose. Live with Possibility.

At Aquatera, we’re more than a utility provider, we’re environmental leaders delivering high-quality water, wastewater, and solid waste services while building healthier communities across northwestern Alberta. As a locally owned organization and an Alberta Top Employer, we’re proud to offer meaningful work, opportunities for development and growth, and a fulfilling lifestyle all within a supportive work environment. Everything we do contributes to cleaner water, a healthier environment, and stronger communities so you’ll go home knowing your work truly matters. We foster a strong, supportive culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. With opportunities for training, mentorship, and career advancement, Aquatera is a place to grow and thrive while maintaining a positive work life balance. We’re looking for passionate and diverse professionals who share our values and are committed to making a lasting impact.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Distribution & Collection, the Heavy Duty Mechanic will be responsible for performing and organizing the preventative maintenance and repairs to the Aquatera fleet in compliance with national commercial vehicle standards and to perform skilled tasks in the mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy trucks, hydrovac units, flusher units and backhoes.

Key Responsibilities

- Diagnose, repair and test light trucks, heavy trucks, trailers, other vehicles, and equipment, in the shop and on-site as needed

- Replace worn or damaged parts as needed

- Perform general repairs as necessary

- Perform electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting

- Investigate sources for, and obtain quotes for major repairs

- Review equipment repair invoices

- Repair and maintain cooling and lubrication systems

- Repair working attachments, winches, compressors, pumps, etc.

- Test repaired equipment for proper performance

- Perform preventative maintenance of vehicles and equipment including cleaning and lubrication

- Maintain fleet maintenance records

- Maintain inventory of equipment lubricants, fluids, and consumable items

- Ordering and maintaining materials for the Distribution & Collection shop

- Oversee all paperwork for commercial, fleet inspections, work orders and repairs

- Review vendor quotes and invoices

- Schedule is Monday-Friday; shift to be determined

- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Required Skills

- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

- Will possess a Journeyman Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal

- Will possess a minimum Class 3 Drivers license with Q (air brake) endorsement, an asset

- Have more than 10 years as a journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic

- Have an aptitude for computers/computer programs and CMMS

- Be able to lift 50 lbs.

- Be committed to safety

- Be able to work independently and complete all assigned jobs

- Have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions including via electronic sources

- Be able to adjust to operating conditions

- Be a team player

- Be able to work alone or with others

- Follow safety practices and procedures related to work being completed

- Demonstrate Aquatera’s Principles and Core Values

Compensation

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including Health, Dental & Vision, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, RRSP matching, Health & Wellness spending account, and above average vacation benefits.

Conditions of Employment

- Valid Class 3 driver’s license with Q(air brake) endorsement within 6 months of hire date

- Satisfactory driver’s abstract

- Satisfactory criminal record check

- Pass 50 lb. fitness test

- Pass comprehensive drug and alcohol test

Ready to make a difference?

Start your journey with Aquatera Utilities Inc. Apply at aquatera.ca/who-we-are/careers. This competition will remain open until October 24, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is selected. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.