Heavy Duty Field Mechanic – Heavy Equipment & Commercial Fleet

Location: Nisku

Heavy Duty Field Mechanic – Heavy Equipment & Commercial Fleet
IRON 5 Equipment & Repair Ltd.

Location:

Nisku, Alberta

Job Type:  Full-Time, Permanent

Wage:  $45.00–$52.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications

About IRON 5
IRON 5 Equipment & Repair Ltd. is an independent commercial fleet maintenance and repair facility based in Nisku, Alberta. We specialize in servicing heavy equipment, commercial trucks, trailers, buses, forklifts, and light commercial fleet vehicles.

As a proud member of HDA Truck Pride and a Truck Service Experts (TSE) centre, we are committed to quality workmanship, ongoing technical development, and dependable customer service.

We are looking for an experienced Heavy Duty Field Mechanic with a strong heavy equipment background who is comfortable working on a wide variety of commercial fleet assets.

This position involves a combination of mobile field service and shop repairs. We need a versatile technician who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems, and working independently on different types of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Perform field diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs at customer facilities, job sites, and equipment locations.

Diagnose, service, and repair heavy equipment, including excavators, wheel loaders, graders, dozers, skid steers, and other construction machinery.

Maintain and repair commercial trucks, trailers, buses, forklifts, and light commercial fleet vehicles.

Diagnose and troubleshoot diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, transmissions, drive trains, air brakes, and related components.

Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled servicing, inspections, and component replacements.

Use diagnostic software, scan tools, and technical service information to identify and resolve equipment concerns.

Identify equipment deficiencies and communicate repair recommendations to customers and management.

Complete accurate digital repair orders, including labour tracking, diagnostic findings, repairs performed, and verification of completed work.

Communicate additional repair requirements and obtain appropriate authorization before proceeding.

Maintain assigned field service truck, tools, equipment, and parts inventory, including required vehicle inspections.

Communicate professionally with customers and provide updates on repair progress.

Assist with repairs and maintenance at our Nisku shop when required.

Follow company safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Certified Heavy Equipment Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic, or experienced apprentice with strong relevant experience.

Strong hands‑on experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, construction machinery, or industrial equipment.

Experience working on commercial trucks, trailers, and other fleet equipment.

Strong mechanical aptitude and diagnostic troubleshooting abilities.

Solid understanding of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and heavy equipment powertrains.

Ability and willingness to work on a wide variety of equipment makes, models, and applications.

Comfortable working independently in the field with minimal supervision.

Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics.

Comfortable using diagnostic software, computers, tablets, and digital repair order systems.

Strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.

Ability to work safely in outdoor environments and meet customer job‑site requirements.

Valid Class 5 driver's licence with an acceptable driving record.

Willingness to work overtime and occasional weekends when required.

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada and able to commute to our Nisku facility.

Additional Assets

Experience with Caterpillar, John Deere,…