Job Description

Are you a talented Heavy Duty Mechanic looking for meaningful work close to home? Join our Fleet and Facility Management team as a Fleet Services Technician, where you’ll be part of a supportive crew dedicated to keeping our municipal fleet operating safely and efficiently. Your work will make a real impact on the daily lives of Strathcona County residents, all while giving you the chance to grow your mechanical skills across the wide range of equipment we maintain.

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
• Licensed Red Seal would be considered an asset
• 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 with the ability to achieve both
• Ability to achieve Provincial Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) status
• 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)

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, collaboration, and accountability.

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
  • Earned day off program
  • 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

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.

Salary currently under negotiation through collective bargaining.