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Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Mechanic

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10 Oct 2025

Grande Prairie, AB

Full-Time

Essential Coil Well Service provides oilfield services to oil and natural gas producers, primarily in Western Canada. Essential offers completion, production and abandonment services to a diverse customer base. Services are offered with coiled tubing, fluid and nitrogen pumping. Essential offers one of the largest coiled tubing fleets in Canada.

Job Description:

Essential Coil Well Service, a division of Element Technical Services, is currently seeking a Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Mechanic for our Grande Prairie location to specialize in CVIP inspections and repairs.

 

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Perform CVIP inspections on heavy duty tractors and trailers
  • Perform thorough preventative maintenance inspections to all company assets while complying with all safety, environmental and operational policies and procedures
  • Diagnose defects and repair a wide variety of heavy-duty equipment
  • Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on equipment in the shop

 

Qualifications:

  • Journeyman Heavy Duty Technician (Red Seal preferred) but not required
  • A valid CVIP license is needed or have the ability to apply for one
  • Previous oilfield, coil tubing and pumping experience would be an asset
  • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with good driving record required
  • Computer diagnostic experience
  • Ability to work independently in a busy environment with shifting priorities
  • Highly flexible with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment
  • Clear and concise communication skills – both written and verbal

 

Why Essential:

  • Immediate benefits upon starting, paid by the employer
  • Competitive hourly wage – $50 and up depending on experience
  • RRSP matching and savings program
  • Employee fuel discount card
  • Experienced 24 hr. operations support
  • 5 days on 2 days off shift rotation with potential options to change to 8-6 shift rotation
  • Overtime after 8 hours worked. 10-hour day minimum.
  • Company events throughout the year

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