Heavy Equipment Crane Technician at Semler's in Johannesburg, Gauteng

CANADA, Alberta IN PERSON only.

Semler’s is hiring a Heavy Equipment Crane Technician to relocate to our growing team in Alberta, Canada. If you are a skilled South African technician looking to transition your career to a cutting-edge facility, this is your opportunity.
This role requires a reliable, safety-focused individual who possesses the work ethic to solve complex mechanical issues unassisted.
You will take complete personal accountability for individual repair orders, managing tasks from initial diagnostic scans through to a final test drive. You will work out of our clean, organized shop built in 2019, featuring modern overhead cranes, heavy vehicle lifts, and advanced computerized diagnostic tools.

What You’ll Be Working With
You will perform independent fault diagnostics, structural safety inspections, and complex hydraulic overhauls on popular international lifting systems, including:

• Mobile & All-Terrain Cranes: Liebherr, Grove and Tadano

Key Responsibilities & Technical Duties

• Unassisted Diagnostics: Execute elite troubleshooting of complex hydraulic schematics, proportional valves, and intricate electrical/electronic crane control loops.
• Heavy Component Overhauls: Perform advanced heavy diesel engine overhauls, advanced multi-valve hydraulic system rebuilds, and commercial air brake system servicing.
• Technical Compliance & Documentation: Read, comprehend, and strictly implement instructions from multi-system manufacturer service manuals and strict workshop safety protocols. Clear and accurate technical service logging is mandatory.

Mandatory Compliance & Technical RequirementsTo ensure complete alignment with Canadian labor standards (ESDC and IRCC), all applicants must objectively fulfill the following criteria:

• Trade Certification: Must hold a recognized Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic qualification (Section 13 / Red Seal equivalent) eligible for Canadian Red Seal transition.
• Specialized Technical Competency: Minimum 3–5 years of dedicated experience diagnosing, maintaining, and overhauling heavy crane systems—specifically including, but not limited to, Liebherr, Tadano, and Grove models. Verified proficiency in independent computer diagnostics, heavy diesel overhauls, and commercial air brake systems is required.
• Technical Reading Proficiency: Documented technical reading and comprehension capabilities at or above the threshold necessary to safely interpret computerized diagnostic software and complex multi-system wiring schematics (e.g., verified English proficiency thresholds where applicable).
• Commute & Regional Integration: Intent and ability to establish reliable, permanent local residency within the immediate Westlock commute zone to meet operational timelines and business requirements.
• Licensing: Valid heavy vehicle license (Code 14 / EC equivalent preferred).

Application & Relocation TimelinePlease note that this is a long-term strategic recruitment drive aligned with our upcoming Canadian labor allocation cycles.

• LMIA Allocations: Expected to conclude by December 2026.
• Visa Processing & Relocation Transition: Commencing January/February 2027.
• Target On-Site Start Date: March / April 2027 in Westlock, Alberta.

All qualified applicants must possess an operational readiness and personal timeline that aligns cleanly with this onboarding window.

Why Move to Semler’s? (Our Perks)

• Relocation Assistance: Dedicated support with immigration paperwork, visa navigation, and transitional settlement allowances.
• Full Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare plan with zero employee cost (covers medical, dental, vision, and disability from day one).
• Loyalty Bonus: An annual compounding bonus of R3,500 ($200 CAD equivalent) per year of service.
• Referral Programs: Up to R60,000 ($5,000 CAD equivalent) for employee or equipment referrals.
• Lifestyle Perks: Free on-site gym for you and your immediate family, weekly paid team lunches, and covered fuel discount programs.

Pay: R420,00 - R590,00 per hour

Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold a recognized Trade Tested Diesel Mechanic qualification?
• Are you willing to relocate/move to Canada permanently?
• Do you have a spouse and dependent children to accompany you? [Not mandatory requirement]

Work Location: Remote