Heavy Equipment Technician

ABmunis; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Job summary

Thorhild County Public Works Department is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician to perform maintenance and repairs on a range of equipment, including trucks and fire equipment. The role requires a journeyperson certificate or 3rd year apprenticeship, plus CVIP license and a valid Class 5 driver’s license, with on-call rotation.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, unionized setting (IUOE Local 955) and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate preferred or minimum 3rd Year Apprentice.
• Valid Alberta CVIP Inspection License.
• Standard First Aid or willing to obtain.
• Class 5 driver’s license.
• Experience operating power and hand tools and various heavy equipment.
• Criminal Records Check, Driver’s Abstract and Fitness to Work Assessment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment, trucks, fire equipment, agricultural equipment and trailers.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot hydraulic, mechanical, electrical and engine issues.
• Perform Commercial Vehicle inspections to meet safety and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect equipment and identify maintenance needs proactively.
• Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports and repair documentation.
• Assist in all duties as directed; participate in on-call schedule on a rotation basis.

Skills

Diagnostics and repairs

Safety compliance

Tool operation

Manual dexterity

On-call readiness

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate

Minimum 3rd Year Apprentice

Tools

Power and hand tools

Heavy equipment operation

CVIP Inspection license usage

Job description

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. 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.

Position will remain open until suitable candidate is hired.

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.