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Automotive Mechanic II

Posted on: Oct 19, 2026

Posted by: Special Areas Board

Summary

Competition #30174

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and safety-oriented individual to join our team as a Lead Light Duty Auto Mechanic. The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair program with the primary responsibilities including the diagnoses and preventative maintenance on light-duty vehicles, light-duty trailers, including bunkhouses with electric brakes, and small engines on pumps across the Special Areas Board fleet, ensuring all work meets Special Areas policies for safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently indoors & outdoors, managing a variety of maintenance tasks, and contributing to team objectives. This full-time position offers stable, meaningful employment with opportunities for training. Are you ready to join a team dedicated to maintaining a modernized fleet of equipment? Do you have the expertise to lead a comprehensive preventative maintenance and repair program? If so, we invite you to become our Lead Auto Mechanic.

Key Responsibilities

• Adjust, test, and repair components and systems, including spark ignition and diesel engines, steering systems, cooling systems, braking systems, drive lines, suspensions, and electrical systems.
• Conduct inspections for Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certifications.
• Monitor bulk oil inventory, evaluate levels, and order accordingly based on par levels set by the Shop Supervisor.
• Maintain relevant equipment on the LD side of the shop (parts washer, hoisting tools, overhead crane and floor hoists, A/C machine, wheel alignment machine) according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Schedule preventative maintenance tasks and assign work to light duty mechanics for completion; ensuring job assignments are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Delivering and adherence with Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (or an equivalent GED)
• Journeyperson Automotive Mechanic Certificate valid in the province of Alberta
• 5 years related experience with vehicle inspection knowledge
• Class 5 Drivers License
• Physical capabilities to perform job duties – required lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy, tact and discretion and use good judgement
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and maintain eligibility for employment throughout the duration of employment.

Job Type

Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$85,803 – $91,477

Closing Date

No closing date mentioned.

Posting ID: 40529