Sturgeon County’s Fleet Maintenance department is recruiting for a: Heavy Equipment Technician Responsibilities include but are not limited to: •Perform maintenance and repair on all County vehicles and equipment as required in Fleet Maintenance Services shop or on site; •Perform maintenance and repair on external customer vehicles or equipment as directed by Shop Foreman or FMS manager; •Conducts Commercial Vehicle Inspections on all County truck/tractor units in accordance with Provincial regulations; •Responsible to provide accurate parts order lists for required repairs to FMS Service Coordinator; •Provides feedback to the Shop Foreman 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 Foreman 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; •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 FMS Service Coordinator; •Follows the Sturgeon County Health & Safety Program guidelines and adheres to the worker responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the program manual and •Performs other related duties as required by Shop Foreman or Manager. Qualifications: •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 in a positive manner. Work is performed in the Fleet Maintenance 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. Working in a positive team atmosphere is strongly encouraged. •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 or Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program license and a Class 3 drivers license would all be assets. Previous experience in heavy equipment operating would also be an asset. •A clear 3 year drivers abstract will be required prior to commencement of employment. Position Type: Permanent Full Time Competition Number: # 07- 2012 Rate of Pay: $31.10 - $36.37 per hour Hours of Work: 7:00 am-3:30 pm Monday through Friday Competition Closing Date:Open until a suitable candidate is found Careers with a Future Sturgeon County is a growing and vibrant community committed to service, economic opportunity and quality of life for its residents. As an employer we continually seek individuals with the spirit to make things happen. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their cover letter, resume and copies of diplomas and professional credentials by mail, fax or email quoting the competition number by the closing date. Sturgeon County Centre 9613-100 Street Morinville, AB T8R 1L9 PH: 780-939-4321 Toll Free 1-866-939-9303 Fax 780-939-2076 E-mail: hr@sturgeoncounty.ab.ca Thank you to all applicants for their interest in Sturgeon County; however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. www.sturgeoncounty.ab.ca Your personal information is collected under the authority of Section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. Personal information you provide may be used for the purposes of determining whether you are suitable and qualified for a position with Sturgeon County. If you have any questions about the collection and use of this information, please contact the Sturgeon County FOIP Coordinator at the Sturgeon County Centre located at 9613- 100 Street, Morinville, Alberta T8R 1L9 or by calling 780-939-8366.