Journeyman Automotive Technician

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all County equipment, including, but not limited to the following; fire apparatus, fleet vehicles, medium and heavy duty trucks, medium and heavy duty trailers, off road equipment, lawn equipment and small tools.

This position is responsible for the development and mentoring of apprentices and to ensure continued personal growth is maintained by all staff within the department.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Responsibilities:

Maintain and repair all County owned vehicles and equipment at all locations

Complete safety and mechanical inspections on all equipment

Capable of ordering and receiving parts for repair purposes.

Responsible for the development and mentoring of apprentices

Perform Commercial Vehicle Inspections (CVIP)

Maintain clean and orderly service truck, shop facilities and help to maintain small tools and supplies

Ensure that all chemicals located on County Centre site are kept in accordance with provincial regulations and are clearly labelled and properly stored

Operate vehicles, tractors, skid steer trucks, graders and various types of equipment as required

Follow all Lac La Biche County safety protocols and procedures

Perform all assigned tasks with efficiency and good workmanship

Able to respond and assist in Wild land firefighting

All other duties as assigned by the Manager of Equipment Services

Requirements:

Qualifications:

Qualified Journeyman Automotive Mechanic

Qualified Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic would be an assett

Grade 12 education or equivalent preferred

Valid class 5 driver’s license

WHMIS/TDG certification

Must be bondable and able to perform CVIP (commercial vehicle inspection program)

Experience maintaining and repairing a wide range of automotive, and heavy duty equipment

Experience operating a variety of different types of electronic diagnostic equipment.

Must be able to operate a large variety of equipment

Experience in supervising apprentices

Experience in organizing and prioritizing equipment repairs.

Ability to perform the physical demands of the position on a daily basis

Able to carry out light fabrication and welding

Must provide own basic hand tools (listed below) and tool box
- tool chest
- ¼, 3/8, ½ inch drive socket sets
- wrench set, combination, metric & imperial
- wrench set, flare nut, metric & imperial
- adjustable wrenches
- brass drift, center punch, pin punch
- cutting equipment: side cutter, tube cutter, wire cutter, plier cutters, shears
- digital multi-meter, test light, jumper wires
- wire crimper and stripper
- feeler gauge set, metric and imperial steel rule
- hacksaw, utility knife
- half round file, round file
- hammers: impact, rubber, sledge
- hex key set, metric and imperial
- torx bits
- magnetic pick-up tool, telescopic, flex
- pipe wrench
- pliers: combination, insulator, snap ring,
- pry/aligning bar
- screwdrivers, scrapers
- tape measure

Must submit a Driver’s Abstract, Criminal Record Check, and Medical Assessment that meets the satisfaction of the County

Salary range $70,928.00 to $91,790.40 annually

Lac La Biche County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:
- 100% Employer paid Health and Dental Benefits
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Local Authorities Pension Plan

Competition Number: 55-JHDAT-18

Closing Date: This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Interested candidates are invited to forward their resume in strict confidence to:

Attention: Human Resources

Lac La Biche County

Box 1679 Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0

Fax: 1-888-421-2533

Email: hr@laclabichecounty.com

We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employer Contact:

Name: Human Resources Email: hr@laclabichecounty.com

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: $70,928.00 to $91,790.40 annually
Position Type: Full Time Permanent
Posted Date: Oct 17, 2018
Closing Date: Nov 30, 2018
Job ID: 55-JHDAT-18