Location: Opal, Alberta
Position: Full-time | Shop-based | Home most nights
Compensation: $50.79/hour shop rate | $57.29/hour service truck rate
Plus: Daily travel allowance based on place of residence
Chemco is seeking an experienced On-Highway Heavy-Duty Mechanic to support our growing trucking operations from our maintenance facility in Opal, Alberta.
This is primarily a shop-based role maintaining and repairing a modern fleet of highway tractors and trailers. You will also respond to breakdowns and complete field repairs using a service truck when required.
Daily Travel Allowance
A daily travel allowance is paid based on your place of residence:
- Paid at $0.61 per kilometre in addition to hourly wages
- Calculated based on your place of residence
Schedule and Work Expectations
- Primarily shop-based work
- Breakdown and emergency response when units are down
- Field repairs and callouts using a company service truck
- Overtime opportunities during busy periods and breakdown events
- Stable, year-round workload
Fleet and Equipment
- Highway tractors (primarily 2019 model year and newer)
- Super-B grain trailers supporting frac sand operations
- Super-B deck trailers supporting access matting operations
- Equipment hauling trailers
- Gravel trucks and wagons
- Associated on-highway support equipment
What You’ll Do
- Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on highway equipment
- Respond to breakdowns and complete field repairs as required
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, air, ABS, and trailer systems
- Coordinate repairs and priorities with dispatch, operations, and shop personnel
- Complete service records accurately and on time
- Follow Chemco’s established safety procedures and standards
What You Bring
- Journeyperson Truck and Transport Mechanic certification (Red Seal) or equivalent experience
- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills
- Experience working on highway tractors and commercial trailer systems
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and a clean driver’s abstract
- Class 1 or Class 3 driver’s licence is an asset
- Dependable, organized, and safety-focused approach
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Other Candidates We’ll Consider
We are also interested in hearing from:
- Trailer mechanics
- Apprentice truck and transport technicians
- Experienced fuel and lube technicians interested in advancing in the trade
Roles and compensation will be matched to each candidate’s experience, qualifications, and long-term fit.
Why Join Chemco
- Local, shop-based role with local fleet support
- Daily travel allowance available
- Competitive wages and overtime opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Modern repair facility and newer fleet
- Ongoing investment in tools, equipment, and maintenance resources
- Stable, long-term employment with consistent work
- Support from operations and management
About Chemco
Chemco is a locally based, employee-owned contractor operating throughout Canada. Our trucking division supports civil construction, access matting, frac sand hauling, heavy-equipment transportation, and industrial projects.
As we continue to grow our fleet, facilities, and team, we remain committed to maintaining equipment properly, completing repairs the right way, and giving our mechanics the support and resources they need to succeed.
Interested? Apply today if you are looking for steady work, a modern fleet, paid travel, and an opportunity to build a long-term career with Chemco.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
