Heavy Duty Mechanic

Parkland-County; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Employee Family Assistance Program

Free onsite counselling services

Social club

Health, safety and wellness committee

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Parkland County is hiring a Heavy Duty Mechanic to service municipal transport vehicles, construction equipment and tractors. Based in Stony Plain, AB, you will diagnose breakdowns, perform maintenance and repairs, and support safety and quality standards within the Public Works team.

The role requires a Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate and a Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate, with 5+ years of mechanical experience (2+ years heavy duty).

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate is required.
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate is required.
• Minimum five years mechanical experience with at least two years in heavy duty.
• Experience repairing and overhauling light and heavy duty equipment incl. snow plow trucks.
• Welding experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose breakdowns and perform maintenance and repairs on municipal transport vehicles.
• Service construction equipment, industrial tractors and related equipment.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed while following safety standards.
• Coordinate with the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor and team.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Communication and teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate

Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate

Apprentice (2nd/3rd year considered)

Tools

Welding

Job description

Now Hiring: Heavy Duty Mechanic

Join a team that prioritizes public service and where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, approaching challenges with a solution-focused mindset, demonstrating a commitment to respect in all we do and a focus on safety for employees and all those we serve. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.

Working within the Public Works department and reporting to the Equipment Maintenance Supervisor, this position will apply the standard knowledge, skills and practices of the trade in diagnosing breakdowns and performing all maintenance, service and repair work on all types of municipal transport vehicles, construction equipment, industrial tractors and equipment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are required.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate.
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
• Minimum five (5) years mechanical experience with a minimum of two (2) years heavy duty.
• Experience repairing and overhauling a variety of light and heavy duty equipment, including snow plow/sanding trucks.
• Welding experience would be an asset.
• Second and third-year apprentices will be considered. Compensation will be set at 75% of the journeyperson rate for second-year apprentices and 90% of the journeyperson rate for third-year apprentices.

Requirements:

• This position will be based at the County Services Building - 2700 48 St, Stony Plain, AB and will be required to work at various locations throughout the County.
• Valid Alberta Class 3 Operators License with Q (air) endorsement. A satisfactory current commercial driver’s abstract is required to be provided upon hire.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check is required upon hire, excluding candidates under the age of 18 and current Parkland County employees.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

In addition to an organizational priority for employee well-being, satisfaction and development, including access to an on-site gym, an Employee Family Assistant Program, free onsite counselling services, a social club, a health, safety and wellness committee, and comprehensive training and development opportunities, this position will be eligible for:

• Access to an on-site gym
• Employee Family Assistant Program
• Free onsite counselling services
• Social club
• Health, safety and wellness committee
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Rate of Pay: $45.40 per hour

This position is within scope of the current collective agreement between Parkland County and The International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 955.

Job Posting: #26-77

Status: Temporary, Full-time

Posting Closes: September 28, 2026 at 4:00p.m.

Schedule: 40 hours/week (8 hours/day)

Approximately working from October, 2026 to April, 2027.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects and values the multivariate diversity of current and prospective employees. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please connect with our team at [e-mail].