Heavy Duty Mechanic & Fleet Manager

Walker Farms is a large cattle and grain operation located near Borden, Saskatchewan. We operate a diverse fleet of agricultural and commercial equipment. We are seeking a skilled Heavy Duty Mechanic & Fleet Manager to take ownership of our equipment maintenance, fleet performance, and shop operations.

Position Overview

This is a full-time, year-round position based out of our main mechanic shop in the Town of Borden, Sask. The Heavy Duty Mechanic & Fleet Manager will be responsible for overseeing the repair, maintenance, organization, and lifecycle management of all company vehicles and equipment. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines mechanical expertise with equipment procurement, inventory control, and supplier management.

Key Responsibilities

-Fleet & Equipment Maintenance

-Diagnose, repair, and maintain all farm and commercial vehicles and equipment, including: pickup trucks & SUVs, semi trucks and trailers (including super B trailers, grain trailers, cattle trailers, cattle liners), feed mixer trucks and wagons, combines, harrows, seeders, sprayers, tractors, grain carts and augers, excavator, forklifts, wheel loaders, and various small equipment

-Perform preventative maintenance and seasonal inspections.

-Minimize downtime during seeding, harvest, and feeding seasons.

-Maintain detailed service and maintenance records.

Fleet Management & Procurement

-Assist in buying and selling equipment.

-Evaluate equipment performance and lifecycle planning

-Coordinate major repairs and outsourced services when required.

-Maintain strong relationships with parts suppliers, dealerships, machine shops, and service providers.

-Contribute to budgeting, cost tracking, and long-term capital planning for fleet and equipment.

Shop Organization & Inventory Control

-Order, organize, and maintain accurate inventory of: oil, lubricants, filters, parts and shop supplies, materials and consumables, diagnostic equipment, cordless tools and specialty tools

-Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop.

-Track inventory levels and manage budgets responsibly.

Safety & Equipment Operation

-Safely operate shop equipment including crane, air systems, welders, and other shop tools.

-Ensure safe storage and use of parts, materials, and equipment.

-Promote a common-sense safety and preventative maintenance culture within the shop and yard.

Qualifications

-Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic certification is preferred; however, candidates with sufficient relevant experience will also be considered.

-Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills (mechanical, hydraulic, electrical).

-Experience with agricultural equipment and heavy trucks preferred.

-Welding and fabrication experience is considered an asset.

-Strong organizational and inventory management skills.

-Ability to work independently and manage priorities.

-Valid driver’s license.

-Must have reliable transportation to and from work.

Location & Living Requirements

Position is based in Borden, Saskatchewan.

The ideal candidate will live within reasonable proximity to Borden, as we are not always able to provide long-term accommodations.

What We Offer

-Competitive compensation based on experience, performance, and value creation.

-Year-round, stable employment.

-Well equipped shop and service truck.

-Opportunity to take ownership of fleet management within a growing agricultural operation.

-Meaningful leadership opportunity tied directly to operational efficiency and financial performance.

-Supportive and team-oriented work environment.

If you are a motivated, organized mechanic who takes pride in keeping equipment running efficiently and enjoys working in agriculture, we would like to hear from you.

Resumes MUST include at least 3 relevant references to be considered. Please include their full name, company, position, and phone number or email so that we can contact them. Please do not use friends or family members as your references, your references must be previous employers or someone you've worked with. Please submit your resume/cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications to: brandi@walkergrouponline.com

Resumes and cover letters will only be accepted over email. We will not respond to correspondence over Indeed. Thank you to those who apply, only those applicants who are being considered will receive a response.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40.00-$60.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits

• On-site parking

Experience

• mechanical : 4 years (preferred)

Location:

• Borden, SK (preferred)

Work Location: In person