Job Description
Are you an enthusiastic and driven mechanic looking for the perfect opportunity? Join our Fleet and Facility Management team as a Heavy Duty Mechanic (Fleet Services Technician) and take advantage of the chance to be home with your loved ones every night.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize standard knowledge, skills, and best practices of the Heavy-Duty Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Technician trade
- Conduct comprehensive maintenance, servicing, and repair of vehicles and equipment used across Strathcona County operations
- Work autonomously, demonstrating the ability to perform tasks independently with minimal supervision
- Maintain accurate and detailed documentation upon completing repairs on vehicles, equipment, and buses.
- Adhere to assigned time standards, ensuring the timely completion of all tasks and responsibilities
Qualifications and Skills:
- Licensed Journeyperson Heavy Duty On-Road and Off-Road Mechanic/Heavy Equipment Technician is preferred or registered apprentice may be considered
- Consideration may be given to those candidates that possess only their On-Road or Off-Road Journeyperson Certificate
- Licensed Red Seal would be considered an asset
- Experience working on Transit buses (Nova, Alexander Denis, and New Flyer). Coach experience is also beneficial
- Experience working on various types of on-road and off-road equipment including:
- 160M graders
- 950 GC loaders
- Track hoes
- All types of fire apparatus and support vehicles
- Snow and ice sanding trucks
- Tool Cats
- Vac Tucks
- Ice resurfaces
- Track Hoes
- Basic computer experience
- Thorough knowledge and experience of equipment repair practices, procedures and preventative maintenance requirements
- Knowledge of current electronic diagnostic programs for chassis and body systems
- Ability to work with a large group and train apprentices with limited supervision
- Knowledge and experience with working in a Fleet Management Program
- Automotive experience would be considered an asset
Conditions of Employment:
- Submission of a Satisfactory Criminal Record Check
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver’s licence and submission of a 5-year Driver’s Abstract with less than 7 demerits
- Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Q endorsement is preferred
- Ability to perform physical labour as part of the job duties and stand/walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to work a variety of shifts and overtime may be required
- Ability to be on-call (1 week per rotation)
- Ability to achieve Provincial Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) status
Who We Are:
Strathcona County is a specialized municipality located in the heart of Alberta. Our vision is to become Canada’s most livable community, where our workplace culture and identity are supported by our people plan and values of integrity, respect, safety, fairness, and cooperation.
Why Join Strathcona County: (depending on position)
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Extended health and dental coverage
- Health and wellness spending account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement and pension programs
- Paid and unpaid leave programs
- Employee and family assistance program
- Commitment to employee development, through internal and external training and development opportunities
- Well-being programs and a safety culture focused on physical and psychological health in the workplace
- Work/Life Balance (Monday to Friday)
- Modern Facility
- Assigned Bays with Specialized Tooling
- Annual Tool and Boot Allowance
- Parking, Coveralls and PPE provided
Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered.
This competition may be used to fill future vacancies for similar positions within the next 6 months.
Strathcona County is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace that represents the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute diverse perspectives and experiences.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Competition will be posted until the position is filled.
