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Heavy Equipment Technician Permanent Full Time
Monday-Friday (8:00 am-4:30 pm)
Journeyperson Preferred or Minimum 3rd Year Apprentice
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.
Qualifications required 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.
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 advantages program. Current employees of Thorhild County fulfilling the requirements essential to this position shall be considered for this position.
Position will remain open until suitable candidate is hired.
We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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📌 Heavy Equipment Technician (Alberta)
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📍 Alberta