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Heavy Duty Truck and Trailer Mechanic

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Closing Date:
31 Aug 2025
Location:
Grande Prairie, AB
Type Summary:
Full-Time
Essential 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 equipment. Essential offers one of the largest coiled tubing fleets in Canada. 
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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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About Essential

Essential 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 coil tubing, fluid and nitrogen pumping and the sale and rental of downhole tools and equipment. Essential offers the largest coil tubing fleet in Canada.