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Heavy Duty Mechanic

Posted on: May 15, 2026

Posted by: Athabasca County

Summary

Athabasca County, known for its natural beauty and abundant outdoor activities, is located in the geographic center of Alberta. Surrounded by rolling forests and the winding Athabasca River, the region offers year-round recreation such as hiking, fishing, boating, camping, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

Major highways—2, 55, 63, and 813—connect Athabasca County to Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Slave Lake, and the Wabasca-Demarais area, making it easily accessible for visitors and businesses alike. The County is home to a population of just over 11,000, including the historic Town of Athabasca, the Village of Boyle, eight summer villages, and 11 hamlets, all within its boundaries.

Residents enjoy a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and a variety of local events and festivals celebrating the region’s rich cultural heritage and vibrant rural lifestyle.

If you’re seeking a workplace that offers the following, we invite you to join our team:

Fosters a culture of fairness and mutual respect,
Provides competitive wages,
Offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, pension plan, life insurance, a personal health & learning spending account, and a membership discount at the regional multiplex,
Invests in training and development to support your success,
Promotes a positive attitude toward work-life balance, and
Recognizes your contributions, values your skills, and maintains a COR-certified Health & Safety program.

Key Responsibilities

Athabasca County is currently accepting applications for a permanent, full-time Heavy Duty Mechanic to join our Public Works team. Under the direction of the Shop Foreman, the Heavy Duty Mechanic performs skilled Journeyman level repair and maintenance to a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, as used in County operations.

The ideal candidate will be a reliable and motivated individual with previous experience repairing comparable heavy equipment with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs regular repairs and maintenance on all types of heavy equipment/trucks of which may include motor graders, snow/sander trucks, gravel trucks, picker trucks, light trucks, dozers, lowbed trucks, tractors, track hoes, rubber-tired hoes, front-end loaders, bobcats, rotary mowers, steamers, compactors, etc.
Responds to service calls in the field and conducts emergency repairs as required.
Prepares repair estimates as required.
Completes work order forms and records all inventory items removed from the parts room following appropriate internal procedures.
Reports any damages or malfunctions of equipment or trucks to their supervisor.
Maintains clean and safe working areas.
Contributes to a safe working environment by following all safe work practices in accordance with legislation and County policies and procedures; ensures all tools and equipment are in safe working condition.
Other duties as required.

Requirements

Key Qualifications & Skills:

Red Seal Heavy Duty Mechanic certification.
CVIP license.
Knowledge of operating principles of engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems.
Knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, and equipment relating to mechanical maintenance and repair.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Self-motivated problem-solving skills.
Ability to work individually or as part of a team.
Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends.
Capable of working in a physically demanding multi-tasking work environment.
Must supply their own tools.

This posting will remain open until May 31, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

The hourly salary range for this position is $43.64 – $54.59

Closing Date

May 31, 2026

Posting ID: 38453