Heavy Equipment Technician

The focus of this position is to perform all necessary repairs and maintenance on the heavy equipment fleet at the County. In addition, assists with the County automotive vehicles and fire response vehicles when required.

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Rate of Pay: $36.39 - $42.57 per hour

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Competition Close Date: December 31, 2020

Key Responsibilities Include:

Perform maintenance and repair on all County vehicles and equipment as required in Fleet & Facility Services shop or on site.

Perform maintenance and repair on external customer vehicles or equipment as directed by Manager, Fleet & Facility Services.

Conducts Commercial Vehicle Inspections on all County truck/tractor units in accordance with Provincial guidelines.

Responsible to provide accurate parts order lists for required repairs to Supplies and Equipment Coordinator.

Provides feedback to the manager on changes required to the Preventive Maintenance Program to ensure it is effective and efficient.

Accurately completes the required portion of the work orders on all repairs and maintenance performed.

Reports to the Shop Supervisor any irregularities in the operation and care of County equipment.

Ensures all repairs are performed in a cost effective and timely manner.

Attend Technical Training upgrading as required by the manager.

Guides and directs any service personnel in his/her care.

Assist in the training and supervision at Heavy Equipment Technician Apprentice and/or Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP), student as dictated by the current Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Standards.

Provides daily updates on work order status to Supplies & Equipment Coordinator.

Performs other related duties as required by the Shop Supervisor.

Adhere to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.

Requirements:

This position requires a current Alberta Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Journeymen Certificate or equivalent and 2 – 3 years’ experience on mobile construction equipment. Must use own personal hand and air tools to perform this job. Experience in working with a Preventive Maintenance Program would be an asset. Previous experience in heavy equipment operating would also be an asset. Acceptable Drivers Abstract with a minimum Class 5 Operators License Q endorsed, class 3 would be considered an asset.

Must work effectively and efficiently with others and alone, always be punctual, be organized and perform accurate work, communicate openly, and contribute through ideas and voicing of concerns. Work is performed in the Fleet & Facility Services Shop or on a work site within the County. Heavy physical job requirements of occasional lifting of 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, climbing, crawling, and extended twisting movements.

Interested?

Please submit your application by email quoting the competition number in the subject line to: hr@sturgeoncounty.ca

Thank you to all applicants for their interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Dec 16, 2020
Closing Date: Dec 31, 2020