Journeyperson Automotive Mechanic (HET) (Ruth Lake
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic
Position Scope
Position Scope
NACG is seeking an experienced Journeyman (Journeyperson) Automotive Service Technician to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area.
This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.
For this role, NACG offers a combined gross rate of up to$64.45/hour
as well as room for growth!
Where You’ll Be Working
- Site:
Ruth Lake - Schedule:
7 x 7. 12-hour days (paid for 11.5 hours). Days - Accommodations:
Camp is not provided. $5/hr LOA given. - Transportation:
To and from site. - Overtime:
After 8 hrs in a day or 44 in a week.
What’s In It for You?
Benefits are important and we offer lots!
- Up to a combined rate of pay of $64.45/hour
- Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
- Night shift premium
- Paid weekly
- Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
- Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
- Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
- PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
- Room for growth and future advancements
We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Be Doing
- Preventative Maintenance and servicing of all light vehicles
- Check equipment for proper performance and inspect equipment to detect faults and malfunctions
- Trouble shooting systems to determine faults and extent of repair
- Overhauls on vehicles as required
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturer specifications
- Develop work scopes and schedules for vehicles to be repaired
- Order parts for the servicing, and rebuild of vehicles as required
- Complete reports and fill out work orders when required
- Teach and evaluate apprentices
- Follow NACG codes of practice and safety procedures
- Demonstrate leadership skills in daily work interaction
What Makes You The ONE
- Minimum 2 years’ experience post Journeyman (Journeyperson) certification
- A valid Alberta Journeyman (Journeyperson) Automotive Service Technician Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman (Journeyperson)
- Experience with the latest Ford & GM diagnostic systems would be an asset
- Experience in maintaining & repairing Ford, GM & Dodge 1/2ton to 1ton pickup trucks
- Experience in maintaining & repairing Ford, GM & Dodge mechanic service trucks- F550’s & 5500 trucks
- Experience & proficiency in using online service information & parts manuals examples :
Fleet Ford, Ford Micro cat, GM SI , All Data. - Experience in maintaining & diagnosing & repairing Automotive Diesel engines & emission systems
- Experience in troubleshooting & repairing automotive Air Conditioning systems
- Demonstrate leadership skills in daily work interaction
- Previous experience on a Safety Sensitive work site considered an asset
What's Next
For a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:
- Provide a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and a recent Driver’s Abstract
- Provide a valid CSO
- Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness (or Wildlife Awareness including Bear Awareness)
- Be subject to Random Testing at:
Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites - Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:
- Breath Alcohol Test
- Urine Drug Test
- Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
- Audiometric Testing
- Vision Screening
- Criminal Record Check
- Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre-employment testing
- An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
- After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site-specific details.
Please note:
The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.
Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.
OverviewNACG in a Nutshell
North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable…
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