Heavy Equipment Technician

Job Number: 

J0626-0802 

Job Title: 

Heavy Equipment Technician 

Job Type: 

Permanent Full time 

Employee Group: 

Union Local CUPE 30 

Job Category: 

Fleet and Facilities Services 

Open Positions: 

1 

Date Posted: 

June 24, 2026 

Closing Date: 

July 14, 2026 

Salary: 

$43.06 - $47.32/Hour 

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Position Summary

Reporting to the Foreman, Fleet & Facilities Services the general duties of the Heavy Equipment Technician shall include but are not limited to planning, assigning and participating in the work related to troubleshooting, repairing, adjusting, overhauling and maintaining the City's fleet of equipment.

Responsibilities

Include, but are not limited to: 
• Performing services on all types of City equipment, with the focus on the preventable maintenance, diagnostic work, and repair of large equipment such as graders, loaders and fire trucks as required.
• Receiving oral and written instructions on a daily basis, exercising independent judgement in modifying work procedures and communicating such changes to team members.
• Executing government inspections.
• Conducting emergency and unplanned breakdown repair, which may be a result of finding something broken during preventative maintenance.
• Providing training for the Automotive Technician, Apprentice Automotive Service Technician, Labourers, and temporary seasonal staff.
• Determining required parts, creating purchase orders, picking up parts from suppliers.
• Recording and completing all administrative procedures, such as inspections sheets, authorization forms, provincial certificate forms, time entries and service records.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess a Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyman Certificate recognized by the Province of Alberta, a valid CVIP License, and a Class 3 Driver's License with air brake endorsement. Candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years of journeyman experience, preferably in a municipal environment, and demonstrate strong knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance, diagnostics, and preventative maintenance programs. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and safe work practices, as well as experience working with a diverse fleet of municipal equipment. Strong written communication and electronic record-keeping skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Additional qualifications such as Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) certification, welding certification, and experience with Worktech are considered assets.

This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 30, and as such, you will be required to adhere to the articles contained within the Collective Agreement. A 5 year Driver's Abstract will be required at the time of an interview.

Hours of Work: 40 hours per week; Weekdays (10 hours days, 4 days a week)

We believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. In addition to a positive and collaborative work environment, we offer the following:
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP) 
• Heath & Wellness Spending Accounts
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Training/education and professional development opportunities
• 50% discount for you and your family to applicable City facilities

Fort Saskatchewan, home to nearly 30,000 people, is a vibrant economic and cultural hub located in Treaty 6 Territory and Métis Nation of Alberta District 11, just 15 minutes northeast of Edmonton. The City of Fort Saskatchewan proudly manages recreation, culture and historic amenities including a performing arts theatre and a fitness centre within the Dow Centennial Centre and the historic 1875 - 1885 NWMP Fort Representation in the heart of downtown. Located on the banks of the North Saskatchewan River, Fort Saskatchewan boasts more than 80 km of paved trails along with many natural areas for residents to explore. As a City, we believe in diversity and inclusion and are working toward creating a city where all residents are respected and have a sense of belonging.

The City of Fort Saskatchewan thanks all applicants for their interest and advises those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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