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Position

Heavy Equipment Technician

Term

Temporary

Start Date:

Immediately

End Date:

December 31, 2025

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Closing Date

Open until a suitable candidate is hired

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Thorhild County Public Works Department is seeking a suitable individual to carry out the following duties under the direction and supervision of the Fleet Working Foreman:

Use logic and deductive reasoning in diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing and maintenance on all heavy equipment/trucks, trailers, light duty trucks, fire equipment, and agricultural equipment.
Assist in all duties as directed.
Must participate in the on-call schedule on a rotational basis.

Required Qualifications

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate.
Standard First Aid or willing to obtain.
Physical ability and dexterity to perform a variety of manual tasks (heavy lifting, squatting, bending, twisting and climbing. Work is performed with exposure to the outdoor elements.
Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
Excellent customer service, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing are essential.
Experience in operating various power and hand tools and various heavy equipment.
Successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Records Check, Driver’s Abstract and Fitness to Work Assessment.

Additional Information

This position is included within the scope of the County’s unionized setting (IUOE Local 955) and is based on five eight (8) hour workdays. Hourly pay range for this position is $38.37-$46.04. Current employees of Thorhild County fulfilling the requirements essential to this position shall be considered.

Position will remain open until suitable candidate is hired.

Submit your resume complete with cover letter referencing the position you are applying for by email or drop them off in person at the Thorhild County Office.

Please forward resumes to:

Laurie Andrushchyshyn,
Payroll & Personnel Manager
Thorhild County
Box 10
Thorhild, Alberta T0A 3J0
or e-mail laurie.andrushchyshyn@thorhildcounty.com

Thank you for your application. Please note, due to the volume of resumes received, only candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted directly

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780-398-3741
780-398-3748
1-877-398-3777 (Toll Free)

801 - 1st Street
Box 10
Thorhild, AB
T0A 3J0

Laurie Andrushchyshyn
Payroll & Personnel Manager
laurie.andrushchyshyn@thorhildcounty.com

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The County of Grande Prairie has issued a Wildfire evacuation alert.

There is a wildfire near the Alberta/BC border. The situation is being monitored, and if conditions do not improve, an evacuation will be required. Area: (This alert is in effect for everyone located north of Township Road 714 to Township Road 734, east of the British Columbia/Alberta border to Range Road 131 due to wildfire.)

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### Area: (City of Lloydminster, Co. of Two Hills near Two Hills and Brosseau, Co. of Two Hills near Myrnam and Derwent, Co. of Minburn near Innisfree Lavoy and Ranfurly, Co. of Minburn near Minburn and Mannville, Beaver Co. near Viking and Kinsella, Flagstaff Co. near Killam and Sedgewick, Flagstaff Co. near Lougheed and Hardisty, Flagstaff Co. near Alliance and Bellshill Lake, Co. of Vermilion River near Vermilion, Co. of Vermilion River near Islay and McNabb Sanctuary, Co. of Vermilion River near Dewberry and Clandonald, Co. of Vermilion River near Tulliby Lake, Co. of Vermilion River near Kitscoty and Marwayne, Co. of Vermilion River near Paradise Valley, M.D. of Wainwright near Irma, M.D. of Wainwright near Wainwright, M.D. of Wainwright near Edgerton and Koroluk Landslide, M.D. of Wainwright near Chauvin Dillberry Lake and Roros, M.D. of Provost near Hughenden Amisk and Kessler, M.D. of Provost near Czar Metiskow and Cadogan, M.D. of Provost near Provost and Hayter)

tornado watch in effect

Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms which may produce tornadoes late this afternoon and this evening. Strong winds, large hail and heavy rain are also possible. ### This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation. Tornado watches are issued when atmospheric conditions are favourable for the development of thunderstorms that could produce tornadoes. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ABstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on X using #ABStorm. Area: (City of Lloydminster, Co. of Two Hills near Two Hills and Brosseau, Co. of Two Hills near Myrnam and Derwent, Co. of Minburn near Innisfree Lavoy and Ranfurly, Co. of Minburn near Minburn and Mannville, Beaver Co. near Viking and Kinsella, Flagstaff Co. near Killam and Sedgewick, Flagstaff Co. near Lougheed and Hardisty, Flagstaff Co. near Alliance and Bellshill Lake, Co. of Vermilion River near Vermilion, Co. of Vermilion River near Islay and McNabb Sanctuary, Co. of Vermilion River near Dewberry and Clandonald, Co. of Vermilion River near Tulliby Lake, Co. of Vermilion River near Kitscoty and Marwayne, Co. of Vermilion River near Paradise Valley, M.D. of Wainwright near Irma, M.D. of Wainwright near Wainwright, M.D. of Wainwright near Edgerton and Koroluk Landslide, M.D. of Wainwright near Chauvin Dillberry Lake and Roros, M.D. of Provost near Hughenden Amisk and Kessler, M.D. of Provost near Czar Metiskow and Cadogan, M.D. of Provost near Provost and Hayter)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The MD of Opportunity has updated the wildfire alert.

The MD of Opportunity has rescinded the Evacuation Order due to SWF092, as the fire poses no immediate threat to the residents at this time. However, a 2 hour Evacuation Alert (be prepared to evacuate with two hours' notice) remains in place for all those in the vicinity of the fire. Area: (The Evacuation Order is no longer in effect for Red Earth Creek.)

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. The Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council is issuing an alert

This is an Alberta Emergency Alert. Loon River First Nation has rescinded its Evacuation Order. Loon River First Nation has rescinded the Evacuation Order due to the Red Earth Complex Fire, as the fire poses no immediate threat to residents, at this time. However, a 2 hour Evacuation Alert remains in place for all those in the vicinity of the fire, and residents should remain prepared should conditions change. Area: (This in effect for the community of Loon Lake .)

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