Who We Are, Where We Are and What We Do?
The Special Areas Board (SAB) is a unique form of rural government located in southeastern Alberta. Established through the Special Areas Act in 1938, we provide government services and public land management to residents and businesses over 5 million acres.
At Special Areas, we deliver municipal services residents depend on, from grading roads to potable water to emergency and enforcement. We manage over 2.5 million acres of public lands, including both crown and municipal tax recovery lands. We support our producers through the administration of community pastures, and lease public lands for grazing and cultivation. We work with partners in the region to support economic development and rural stabilization, and we help visitors reconnect with the land and sky in our recreation areas and campgrounds.
Where will You Work: Special Areas 2, 3, and 4, including:
- Youngstown
We are seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic to support the analysis, repair, and preventative maintenance of a modern fleet of over 300 pieces of heavy equipment. This role involves a combination of field service and in-shop work at the Youngstown Service Centre, which features nineteen service bays and services a wide range of equipment. The successful candidate will contribute to a strong safety culture, maintain accurate reporting, and support reliable fleet operations through skilled diagnostics and repairs. The ideal candidate is comfortable working outdoors, managing varied tasks, and working independently while contributing to team goals. This full-time position offers stable, meaningful employment with opportunities for training.
What You’ll Do
Analysis, repair, and maintenance of:
- diesel engines
- trucks (gravel, water, and oil distribution)
- motor graders
- crawlers, tractors, self-unloading earth moving equipment
- various types of packers
- fire engines
- delivering and adherence to Special Areas Safety Program and all reporting requirements
Experience in diagnosing/repairing of Detroit, Cummins and Cat/John Deere engines is an asset
What You Need:
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate, valid in the province of Alberta
- 2-5 years related experience with Commercial Vehicle Inspection knowledge.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally using courtesy, tact, and discretion when addressing requests, complaints, and clarifications.
- Class 5 AB Drivers Licence and the physical capability to perform job duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Intermediate computer skills, with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Apprentices will be considered and are welcome to apply – Apprentices are paid a percentage of a journeyperson’s wage rate, which increases with each successful year of training.
Important Considerations for Applicants
- We value diverse experience and are committed to training the right candidate. If you have relevant skills and a strong commitment to public service, we encourage you to apply.
- Participate in an on-call schedule that may vary depending on staffing; willing and able to enter confined spaces.
- Designated safety sensitive position and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be required on all newly hired employees.
Permanent Full Time -2026 Position
- Annual Salary Range $87,865 - $95,036 depending upon relevant certifications, education, skills and experience
- Permanent full-time employees receive competitive pay, access to a full range of benefits, and participation in the Public Service Pension Plan.
Application Questions? • Human Resources – 403-854-5604
COMPETITION NO: 30052
CLOSING DATE: Noon February 6, 2026
Please submit your resume, including a contact email address, quote the competition number, and specify your preferred work location(s), if applicable to:
Human Resource Services - Special Areas Board
Box 820, Hanna, AB T0J 1P0
SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca
We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be personally contacted
