Heavy Equipment Technician

Key Responsibilities

Inspections and Preventative Maintenance: 

• Inspects county vehicles in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) and repairs all deficiencies identified during inspection.
• Completes scheduled inspections and services on equipment and vehicles to maintain proper performance.
• Ensures all work meets manufacturers’ specifications and legislated regulations.
• Maintains records of repair and ensure all records are accurate.
• Completes inspection reports for scheduled maintenance on all units as required.
• Repairs County vehicles and heavy construction and service equipment; troubleshoots mechanical problems, perform either in-house repairs or coordinates for contract-out servicing; inspects all work before releasing for use.

• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions using testing equipment to determine required repairs. 

• Repairs, adjusts, or replaces defective parts, components, or systems.

• Interprets technical manuals and online diagnostic tools.

• Responds to and prioritizes work orders.
• Repairs vehicles off site if required.
• Completes work orders and updates records.

• Maintains safe and organized shop including housekeeping and the maintenance of equipment & tools within the shop.

• Coordinate the scheduling of repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspection schedules with all Departments. 

Vehicle and Equipment Repairs: 

• Repairs County vehicles and heavy construction and service equipment; troubleshoots mechanical problems, perform either in-house repairs or coordinates for contract-out servicing; inspects all work before releasing for use.

• Diagnoses faults or malfunctions using testing equipment to determine required repairs. 

• Repairs, adjusts, or replaces defective parts, components, or systems.

• Interprets technical manuals and online diagnostic tools.

• Responds to and prioritizes work orders.
• Repairs vehicles off site if required.
• Completes work orders and updates records.

Shop Maintenance and Operations: 

• Maintains safe and organized shop including housekeeping and the maintenance of equipment & tools within the shop.

• Coordinate the scheduling of repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspection schedules with all Departments. 

Position Requirements

Education

• Heavy-duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification [required]
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection Certification [preferred]

• Will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

   

Experience

• 3 – 5 years’ experience working with heavy-duty highway and or off-road equipment [required]
• Experience working with techniques, tools, equipment, and safety precautions in maintaining trucks and heavy equipment [required]
• Experience working with fleet maintenance [asset]
• Experience working with computers and scan tool systems Cat ET, DDDL, Insite, Parts Pro, Shop Key. [required}

• Experience working with municipal governments [asset]

   

Additional Skills or Qualifications:

• Valid Class 5 required, Alberta Operators License; Class 1 and/or 3 or Q, considered an asset.
• Fall Protection, Forklift, and Overhead Crane Certification would be considered an asset; however, training and certification can be provided.
• You must provide your own shop tools.
• The ability to obtain an Alberta Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program license.
• Able to effectively meet physical demands in this position.
• Moderate to heavy physical fitness level of activity, including being able to lift/carry more than 25 kg on occasion. 
• Fleet maintenance background would be an asset.
• Demonstrates good prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects. 
• Demonstrated safe working skills and a proven record of safe work practices.
• Quality customer relations, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must be willing to work outside in all conditions, including in challenging environments. 
• Basic computer skills, including utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Fleet Maintenance Management Work Order Systems, and diagnostic software such as Cummins Insite, Allison DOC, CAT, E.T./S.I.S.
• Ability to adapt to changes in technology.

What do we offer?

• Competitive pay
• Group Health Benefits
• Local Authority Pension Plan
• Engaging and empowering work environment
• Strong policies and supportive atmosphere
• Open Door policy for ideas and creativity
• Fun and friendly co-workers
• Learning and development opportunities