Posted 8 days ago
Heavy Equipment Technician
@ Thorhild County
Alberta
Responsibilities:
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, trucks, fire equipment, agricultural equipment, and trailers
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and engine related issues
- Perform Commercial Vehicle inspections and ensure all equipment meets safety and regulatory requirements
- Inspect equipment and identify maintenance requirement proactively
- Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and repair documentation
- Assist in all duties as directed.
Requirements summary:
- Journeyperson Preferred or Minimum 3rd Year Apprentice
- Perform Commercial Vehicle inspections and ensure all equipment meets safety and regulatory requirements
- Inspect equipment and identify maintenance requirement proactively
- Must participate in the on-call schedule on a rotational basis.
- Required Qualifications
- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate preferred or minimum 3rd Year Apprentice
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Thorhild County
Term
Permanent
Start Date:
Immediately
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Closing Date
Position will remain open until suitable candidates are hired.
Position Summary
- Monday-Friday (8:00 am-4:30 pm)
- Journeyperson Preferred or Minimum 3rd Year Apprentice
Key Responsibilities
Thorhild County Public Works Department is seeking a suitable individual to carry out the following duties under the direction and supervision of the Fleet Manager:
- Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, trucks, fire equipment, agricultural equipment, and trailers
- Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and engine related issues
- Perform Commercial Vehicle inspections and ensure all equipment meets safety and regulatory requirements
- Inspect equipment and identify maintenance requirement proactively
- Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports, and repair documentation
- Assist in all duties as directed.
- Must participate in the on-call schedule on a rotational basis.
Required Qualifications
- Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate preferred or minimum 3rd Year Apprentice
- Valid Alberta CVIP Inspection License
- Standard First Aid or willing to obtain.
- Physical ability and dexterity to perform a variety of manual tasks (heavy lifting, squatting, bending, twisting and climbing. Work may be performed with exposure to the outdoor elements.
- Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
- Experience in operating various power and hand tools and various heavy equipment.
- Successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Records Check, Driver’s Abstract and Fitness to Work Assessment.
Additional Information
This position is included within the scope of the County’s unionized setting (IUOE Local 955) and is based on a 40-hour work week. Hourly rate range for this position is dependent on certification or period completed ($39.14-$46.96). Applicable apprentice percentage of journeyman rate applies. Thorhild County also has a comprehensive benefits program. Current employees of Thorhild County fulfilling the requirements essential to this position shall be considered for this position.
Submit your resume complete with cover letter referencing the position you are applying for by email or drop them off in person at the Thorhild County Office.
Please forward resumes to: e-mail [email protected]
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