Fuel & Lube Technician

Keep Our Projects Moving — Safely, Smoothly, Reliably

MacKay Contracting Ltd. is a progressive, well-established Heavy Civil Construction and Mining Services company with operations across Western Canada. For over 40 years, we’ve been tackling complex projects others shy away from — and we do it with skilled people, well-maintained equipment, and an uncompromising commitment to safety.

The Fuel/Lube Technician is a critical position at MacKay. This role ensures our equipment and job sites are fueled, serviced, clean, and ready to perform — day in and day out. Your work directly supports our operators, maintenance team, and project crews, helping keep projects on schedule, improving safety, and reinforcing the high standard of quality MacKay is known for.

What You’ll Do

Clean mobile equipment safely and efficiently in preparation for maintenance

Fuel, lube, and grease field equipment and heavy machinery

Perform basic servicing such as oil changes and filter replacements

Lubricate running gears, moving parts, booms, pulleys, buckets, and other components

Provide on-site fueling and service support to active job sites

Maintain accurate service and equipment records

Work closely with the Maintenance team to support fleet readiness

Complete and submit daily timecards

Pitch in with other duties as needed — teamwork matters here

What You Bring

Previous experience in a labourer or similar hands-on role

Experience in a maintenance, welding, or mechanical environment is an asset

Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions by radio, verbal instruction, or hand signals

Ability to stay alert, work safely around others, and adapt to changing site conditions

Valid Class 3 driver’s licence with a clean Driver’s Abstract 

TDG certification required

Air Brakes endorsement is an asset

First Aid and/or Mine Rescue training is an asset

Grade 12 completion

The Right Fit Looks Like This

Physically fit and comfortable performing manual labour (lifting up to 50 lbs / 23 kg)

Detail-oriented and safety-focused — shortcuts aren’t your thing

Dependable, self-motivated, and able to work independently

Calm under pressure and professional in challenging situations

Eager to learn, quick to adapt, and open to best practices

Takes pride in doing the job right and supporting the crew

What’s In It for You

This role is based out of Sparwood, B.C., working a 7 x 7 shift rotation. Shifts typically run 12 hours, with overtime after 8 hours.

With MacKay, you’ll enjoy:

Competitive pay and overtime opportunities

A company that walks the talk on safety

Ongoing training and development

Opportunities to grow your skills and advance

A crew that values your experience and the work you do

At MacKay, we believe great people build great projects. If you’re ready to operate with precision, safety, and pride, we want to hear from you.