Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (HET)

What We Offer

At Abalone, we value:

• Doing Justly: We will do what’s right, even when no one is looking.


• Loving Mercy: We will treat people with respect, seeking to make our communities better and honouring the differences that bring strength to our organization and the projects we undertake.


• Walking Humbly: We recognize that our expertise is not universal and seek first to understand before we take action.

We offer a competitive wage and benefits package, along with a strong team atmosphere that has resulted in employee longevity within our company.

Summary of Position

Abalone Construction is a privately owned company with over 40 years specializing in heavy civil construction in a variety of markets including Oil & Gas, Infrastructure, Roadbuilding, and Land Development.

We are looking to add an experienced Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician to our Edmonton Shop team. Under the general direction of the HET Foreman, the Heavy Equipment Technician is a core resources in our field operations providing quality workmanship in preventative maintenance and applying technical knowledge to trouble shoot equipment and identify necessary repairs. Some travel may be required to repair equipment in the field.

Role and Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance, inspections and repair for heavy equipment with minimal supervision (Excavators, Motor Scrapers, Dozers, Motor Graders, Articulated rock trucks, Packers, Wheel Loaders)

Rebuild Components such as Engine, Transmissions, Pumps, Hydraulic cylinders, Valves. 

Wide knowledge of the CAT, Cummins, Deere, Komatsu,

Identify and repair deficiencies in a timely manner

Operate a forklift or overhead crane as needed

Evaluate parts for reuse, repair or replacement

Adhere to workplace safety policies and regulations, which include but is not limited to FLRA, JSA, JHA & PPE requirements

Show continuous effort to improve operations by decreasing turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other members of the team

Analyze, troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems

Participate in maintaining shop cleanliness and organization, which includes loading/unloading, storage and maintenance of equipment and tools

Maintain shop tools, equipment

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Training and Education

Journeyman Mechanic license paired with several years’ experience in a heavy equipment operation

Familiarity with the following vendor systems: CAT SIS, E.T. Deere Service Advisor, Cummins Insite and other electronic diagnostic systems

Ability to work both in a team and individually in a fast-paced environment

Possess valid driver’s license, CSTS 2020 and WHMIS 2015

Proven mechanical abilities in hydraulics, electrical and diagnostics

Experience with routine preventative & corrective maintenance operations

Able to complete paperwork (e.g., service reports, repair documentation, timesheets, etc.) correctly and in a timely manner

Be able to demonstrate assertiveness, critical thinking, self-motivation with strong personal work practices

Be able to work effectively in a team environment while exercising good judgment, common sense and conducting oneself in a professional manner

Self-control under pressure and maintain a positive attitude towards fellow employees

Good interpersonal and oral communication skills

Ability to successfully manage heavy workloads with multiple priorities that can change with minimum notice

Excited to learn about new methods, processes, material & equipment

Own standard tools of the trade

Willing to work overtime

Working Conditions

This position could be office or project based and involve frequent visits to the field for repairs.  This position will require physically demanding work in different positions (kneeling, standing, lifting, etc.), as well as periodic periods of sitting/typing while performing computer related tasks.  This position will require 50 + hours per week, working 7:00am - 5:30pm.