Interested in achieving your community sustainability goals?

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.

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County also has a comprehensive perks 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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