Team Lead, Heavy Equipment Technician, Permanent Full-Time

Employment Opportunity

TEAM LEAD, HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN, PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches

We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead, schedule, train, mentor, and support Heavy Equipment/Automotive Technicians and apprentices.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and prioritize workloads to meet operational demands.
• Support recruitment, performance evaluation, and employee development.
• Promote a positive, proactive customer service culture within Fleet Services.

Technical Expertise

• Perform advanced diagnostics, troubleshooting, and complex repairs on County-owned equipment.
• Complete and evaluate preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct Commercial Vehicle Inspections (CVI).
• Operate equipment for diagnostic and testing purposes.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop environment.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as required.
• Mentor journeypersons, apprentices, RAP, and work-experience students.

General Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support; participate on interdepartmental teams as required.
• Assume Emergency Management duties as assigned.
• Maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and the public.
• Support continuous improvement and a positive County workplace culture.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with National Safety Code Standard 11 and applicable legislation.
• Promote and model safe work practices.
• Enforce OH&S policies, procedures, and safe work practices, including toolbox meetings.
• Comply with County Records Management, ATIA, and POPA requirements, ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Certified Heavy Equipment Technician.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, including some leadership or supervisory experience.

Licenses & Certifications

• Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician or Automotive Technician (required).
• Commercial Vehicle Inspection (CVI) certification (required).
• Class 5 Driver's License (required); Class 3 is a strong asset.

Additional Requirements

• Must supply and maintain a personal tool list with current photos of tools and tool chest on file.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Advanced diagnostic and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and guide others.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient with computer applications and maintenance software.
• Self-directed and able to work effectively in a team environment.

Working Conditions

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (on-call, emergency, or extended hours may be required).
• Environment: Shop and field-based; exposure to dust and debris.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to safely lift up to 75 lbs.

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.

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

For more information regarding specific position responsibilities and required abilities/ qualifications, please refer to the attached job description (if applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, the full Job Description will be available once you start your application process)

Position details

• Permanent full-time position
• Hours: 40hrs/wk (evenings and weekends may be required)
• Shared on-call rotation
• Annual salary range: $86,210.18 to $120, $41.45 to $58.12 hourly) based on experience and level of certification
• Comprehensive benefit and pension package: Sunlife all employer paid health & dental benefits (100% paid by the County), municipal pension plan (LAPP), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, 15 prorated vacation days, 12 personal health leave days, training and development opportunities, $750 health/personal spending account, all access pass to Bold Centre Multiplex, employee & family assistance program support

Competition Number: 07-LHE-26 Lead, Heavy Equipment Technician

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.

If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link:

We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications may be considered for other positions within the same classification level within a period of six months.