Job Description

Posted on: Apr 2, 2025
Posted by: Thorhild County
Summary
Thorhild County Infrastructure Department is seeking a suitable individual to carry out the following duties under the direction and supervision of the Director of Infrastructure:
Key Responsibilities
Fleet

• Responsible for the management of preventative maintenance schedules.
• Develop long-term capital equipment replacement program.
• Responsible for the analysis of equipment operation using key performance metrics.
• Responsible for equipment tenders.
• Must assist in the performance of work, when required.

Facilities

• Develop and maintain facility management program (two waste transfer stations and residential curbside program).
• Responsible for facility repair estimates.
• Manage waste collection and recycling programs.

General

• Budget preparation for fleet services, facility maintenance, waste transfer stations, and residential curbside collection.
• Responsible for policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Participate in management meetings and conduct department meetings.

Requirements
Qualifications required:

• Extensive knowledge in the operation and purchase of equipment.
• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician Certificate preferred.
• Experience in the management of facilities and waste management is considered an asset.
• Experience working in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Experience in inventory management, tendering and procurement is an asset, and/or minimum of ten years experience.
• 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 communication and organizational skills, with the ability to comprehend and communicate detailed instructions orally and in writing are essential.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Records Check, Driver's Abstract and Fitness to Work Assessment.

We thank all applicants, however, only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.