Date posted: June 24, 2026
Pay: CA$52.57 per hour
Job description:
Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician
Red Deer, AB
Earn $52.57/Hour + Overtime +$3.00/hour for field work + Industry-Leading Benefits
Home Every Night. Work on Premium Equipment. Build a Long-Term Career.
At Union Tractor, we know skilled Heavy Equipment Technicians have options. That's why we offer competitive wages, excellent benefits, premium tooling allowances, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment where your skills are valued and respected.
We're looking for an experienced Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to join our Red Deer team. If you enjoy diagnosing problems, solving complex mechanical issues, and working on a wide variety of heavy construction equipment, we'd like to hear from you.
What We Offer
Compensation
✔ $52.57/hour base wage
✔ Overtime opportunities available
✔ $3.00/hour for field work
✔ Stable, year-round employment
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
✔ Home every night
✔ Three (3) Paid Flex Days annually
✔ Easter Monday paid annually
✔ National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized with paid Time-Off-In-Lieu
✔ Up to 2.5 hours paid time off for medical and dental appointments (management discretion applies)
Tool & PPE Benefits
✔ $950 Annual Tool & Boot Allowance
✔ Company-Paid Tool Insurance Premiums (up to $30,000.00)
✔ $500 Annual Winter Coverall Allowance (eligible positions)
✔ $150 Annual Rainwear Allowance (eligible positions)
✔ $200 Annual Prescription Safety Glasses Allowance
✔ Custom Molded Ear Plugs of your choice every two years
Career Benefits
✔ Ongoing manufacturer and technical training
✔ Opportunity to mentor apprentices
✔ Diverse and challenging equipment
✔ Modern shop environment
✔ Strong safety culture
✔ Supportive team atmosphere
✔ Long-term career growth opportunities
Equipment You'll Work On
You'll diagnose, repair, service, and maintain a variety of heavy construction and earthmoving equipment including:
- Excavators
- Dozers
- Road Graders
- Articulated Haul Trucks
- Pipe Layers
- Heavy Trucks
- Other construction and off-road equipment
What You'll Do
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and equipment servicing
- Troubleshoot equipment failures and identify root causes
- Complete repairs in both shop and field environments
- Respond to occasional service calls and emergency breakdowns
- Test and verify repairs to ensure equipment reliability
- Complete work orders and service documentation accurately
- Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment
- Support apprentices and share technical knowledge
- Follow all company safety procedures and standards
Field Service Opportunities
This position may occasionally require travel to customer and project locations to perform:
- Equipment inspections
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Repairs and maintenance
- Customer support and technical assistance
Overnight travel may occasionally be required depending on customer and operational needs.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications
- Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (Off-Road)
- Minimum 7 years of heavy equipment repair experience
- Valid Class 5 Driver's License
- Strong hydraulic and electrical diagnostic abilities
- Experience reading and interpreting schematics
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Computer proficiency for digital work orders and service reporting
- Willingness to work overtime when required
Preferred Attributes
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to quality workmanship
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Dependable and safety-focused
- Customer-oriented mindset
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
Working Conditions
- Combination of shop and field work
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Exposure to heavy equipment service environments
- Overtime and after-hours work may occasionally be required
- Use of required PPE including safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, and other site-specific safety equipment
Why Union Tractor?
At Union Tractor, you'll work alongside experienced professionals who take pride in delivering quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. We invest in our employees through competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, training opportunities, and a workplace culture built on respect, safety, and teamwork.
If you're an experienced Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician looking for a rewarding opportunity with a company that values your expertise, we encourage you to apply today.
Union Tractor – Premium Equipment. Exceptional People.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Red Deer, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Mechanical: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Trade Certificate (preferred)
Turn wrenches. Solve problems. Build your future.
Pay: $52.57 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person
