Shop Foreman – Heavy Equipment Technician
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Shop Foreman – Heavy Equipment Technician
Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.
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Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Schedule: 10+ Hours per day, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week
Location: 9175 – 14 Street NW, Edmonton, AB
We Offer:
- Tool/Boot Allowance
- Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching
- Specialty Dealer Training Provided with Certification
- 38 Bay State of the Art Shop with dedicated Engine, Transmission and Machining Bays
- Specific Manufacturer Tooling with Software and Diagnostics
- Sureway is a Repair Facility, not a component exchange shop; providing our technicians with a sense of ownership
The Sureway Shop is under New Management – Effective September 1, 2026
Requirements:
- Full Complement of Hand Tools
- Personal Reliable Vehicle
- CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support
- Valid Driver’s License
Pre-employment:
- Drug and alcohol testing which may be swab or urine depending on site requirements
- Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation
- Fitness to Work Assessment
Shop Foreman – Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop Qualifications:
- Must be a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician with Red Seal – Off Road
- Must have between (5) and (10) years' Journeyperson experience
- Must have (5) years of previous supervisory experience
- Off Road experience is REQUIRED
- Must be proficient with CAT E.T., S.I.S., Komatsu, Prosis and Service Advisor
- Ability to read/troubleshoot and diagnose using hydraulic and electronic schematics
- Must be open to new learning experiences
- Exceptional organization and cleanliness skills are REQUIRED
Shop Foreman – Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop Responsibilities:
- Oversee, supervise and manage the day to day operations in our heavy equipment shop
- Supervisions of H.E.T.’s to ensure schedules and timelines are met
- Assist H.E.T.’s with troubleshooting
- Ensure equipment is maintained at the highest standards, in a timely manner
- Conduct performance and quality checks according to procedure
- Follow up on parts orders
- Perform preventative maintenance, repair, and overhauls
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture
- This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position
Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Wage Disclaimer: Wage estimates shown on third-party job boards are general estimates only and do not reflect the actual compensation for this position. Actual wages are determined by the company and discussed during the hiring process.
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Responsibilities
Oversee daily heavy equipment shop operations, supervise technicians to meet schedules, and assist with troubleshooting and equipment maintenance, repairs, and overhauls. Conduct performance and quality checks, follow up on parts orders, and promote adherence to the company safety program.
Requirements
Requires a Red Seal Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician qualification in Off-Road, 5–10 years of journeyperson experience, and at least 5 years of supervisory experience. Candidates must be proficient with specified manufacturer diagnostic systems, able to diagnose using hydraulic and electronic schematics, and have strong organization and cleanliness skills.
Skills
- Heavy Equipment Repair
- Off-Road Equipment Experience
- Supervision
- Shop Operations Management
- Troubleshooting
- Hydraulic Diagnostics
- Electronic Diagnostics
- Reading Schematics
- Preventative Maintenance
- Equipment Repair and Overhauls
- Performance and Quality Checks
- Parts Order Follow-Up
- Organization
- Safety Program Compliance
- CAT E.T.
- Komatsu Systems
Benefits
- Tool Allowance
- Boot Allowance
- Benefits
- RRSP/TFSA Matching
- Specialty Dealer Training
Visa sponsorship
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- Trades
- Management & Leadership
- Construction
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Heavy Equipment Technician
- Shop Foreman
- Red Seal
- Journeyperson
- Off-Road Equipment
- Heavy Equipment Shop
- CAT E.T.
- S.I.S.
- Komatsu
- Prosis
- Service Advisor
- Hydraulic Schematics
- Electronic Schematics
- Diagnostics
- Troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Overhauls
- Performance Checks
- Quality Checks
- Parts Orders
- Shop Operations
- Technician Supervision
- Safety Program
- Manufacturer Training
- Hand Tools
- CSA-Approved Steel-Toed Boots