Local position Immediate Benefits 84 Hour Shift Rotations
7 on / 7 off Rotation OT after 8 hours/day and all day Sat/Sun 12 hours per day

Our family is constantly growing and we’re looking for new members.

Fort McMurray is dedicated to celebrating diversity and Acden is no different. Our community members span from across Canada to all over the world and with them, they bring their fascinating stories. From summertime golf to cross-country and downhill skiing, Fort McMurray offers its residents the luxury of a big, small town feel. With ample amenities minus the congestion, Fort McMurray is a place of opportunity and Acden is the company that can deliver them to you. Would you like to come on an adventure?

Heavy Equipment Technician
Competition #: AFL-2022-139

Acden Fleet is currently accepting applications for two (2) Journeyperson/Red Seal Heavy Equipment Technicians (Truck & Transport) or 3rd/4th year Apprentices to support their Fleet Shop. This position is located at the Acden Fleet Shop in Taiganova and consists of a 7 on, 7 off; 12-hour day shifts; totaling 84 hours per rotation. OT is paid after 8 hours per day and all day Saturday and Sunday. Please note: hours, schedules and locations may change from time to time due to operational requirements. This is a local position to the Fort McMurray region; the successful candidate must have their own transportation and accommodation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of truck and transport diagnosis, repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Complete routine self-generated work, and daily work order requests for repairs and service.
• Complete estimates and maintain accurate reporting and documentation on performed work.
• Interaction with customers to provide service details as required.
• Mentor and train apprentices as needed.
• Actively participate in the shop safety program and maintain strict adherence to OH&S guidelines.
• Contribute to general housekeeping and organization within the shop.
• Other duties as required to provide full service for Acden Fleet customers.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• 5 or more years experience as a Journeyperson or Red Seal Technician.
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVIP) is preferred.
• Experience with Freightliner, Detroit Diesel, and/or Cummins engines is preferred.
• Recent experience with Tractor Trailer such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, International is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work well with a diverse workforce as well as independently.
• Problem-solving and organization skills.
• Experience planning and prioritizing when faced with multiple tasks.
• Complete work in compliance with legislation, regulations and Acden policies and procedures.
• Must be physically fit to complete the tasks assigned which involves extensive walking, climbing, and working in awkward positions, along with carrying of heavy materials.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Alberta Certified Journeyperson or Red Seal in Heavy Equipment Trade (Truck & Transport).
• Class 1 or Class 3 licence with Air Brakes is preferred.

o Submit a 5-year driver’s abstract that is not more than 30 days old.

• Class 5 licence is required
• Please list all training and certifications on your resume.
• Candidates must provide their own tools.
• Common Safety Orientation (CSO) or equivalent.
• Comprehensive Drug, Alcohol, Hearing and Physical Abilities Testing tests.
• Eligible to work on all Oil Sands sites within the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

Additional Incentives:

• Competitive industry wage.
• Immediate Comprehensive group benefits plan which includes extended health care, dental, vision, long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Optional RRSP matching Program.
• Acden Wellness and Employee Perks Program.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and complete the online application at www.acden.com/careers

This competition will close once a suitable candidate has been found.
We would like to thank all who apply; however, only candidates that are being considered will be contacted.

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Acden is an indigenous-owned organization, as such, applicants are invited to indicate if they identify as a member of a Canadian Indigenous Group (i.e. Status First Nations, Non-Status First Nations, Métis, or Inuit). Acden is owned by the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN). We invite ACFN members to please specify if you are a member of the ACFN.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Application question(s):

• If not a HET Journeyperson, which apprenticeship year are you currently in?

Experience:

• Heavy Equipment Technician: 5 years (preferred)
• Freightliner, Detroit Diesel, and/or Cummins engines: 4 years (preferred)
• Tractor Trailer: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 Driver's License (preferred)
• Class 1 or 3 Driver's License (preferred)
• Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyperson ticket or Red Seal (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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