A Locksmith or Mechanic (100%) — Canton du Valais
- Location
- Sierre
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Role overview
A locksmith or mechanic (100%) with the Territorial Unit III Service (SUTIII), in Charrat and Sierre.
The Territorial Unit III Service is one of 11 units in Switzerland responsible for maintaining national roads.
SUTIII employs around one hundred employees who ensure 24/7 safety and operation of national roads in Valais.
- A locksmith or mechanic (100%) with the Territorial Unit III Service (SUTIII), in Charrat and Sierre.
- The Territorial Unit III Service is one of 11 units in Switzerland responsible for maintaining national roads.
- Apprenticeship in metalworking, locksmithing, heavy vehicle mechanics, agricultural or construction machinery
- Practical experience in mechanics and/or locksmithing (hydraulics, electrical, Mig, TIG welding)
Key requirements
- Apprenticeship in metalworking, locksmithing, heavy vehicle mechanics, agricultural or construction machinery
- Practical experience in mechanics and/or locksmithing (hydraulics, electrical, Mig, TIG welding)
- Initiative, sense of responsibility and organizational skills
- Team spirit and independent working ability
- Open-mindedness and solution-oriented approach
- Flexibility with irregular hours and on-call duties Knowledge of computer tools Driving licenses C and CE (advantage)
Application process
- Online application preferred: www.vs.ch/jobs or send applications: Human Resources Service, Place St-Théodule 15, 1951 Sion Application deadline: September 11, 2026 Reference number: 101547
Contacts
- Information about the position: Territorial Unit III Service (027 607 25 11)
Company and context
- Initiative, sense of responsibility, organization and prioritization skills
- Team spirit and ability to work independently
- Open-mindedness and solution-oriented approach
- Flexibility (irregular hours, on-call and standby duty) Knowledge of computer tools Good physical condition
- Possession of driving license C and CE is an advantage
- French mother tongue with basic knowledge of German language Start Date Immediately or by arrangement
Additional details
- This network extends over 186 kilometers, from the exit of the A9 motorway at Bex-nord to Gondo.
- You execute various manufacturing work in the workshop (barriers, signage repairs, etc.) You perform tire mounting and dismounting
- You participate in further training courses You intervene on the road when necessary
- Flexibility (irregular hours, on-call and standby duty) Knowledge of computer tools Good physical condition
- French mother tongue with basic knowledge of German language Immediately or by arrangement
- Online application preferred: www.vs.ch/jobs or send applications: Human Resources Service, Place St-Théodule 15, 1951 Sion Application deadline: September 11, 2026 Reference number: 101547
Notes and original content
- You execute various manufacturing work in the workshop (barriers, signage repairs, etc.)
- You perform tire mounting and dismounting
- You participate in further training courses
- You intervene on the road when necessary
- Flexibility (irregular hours, on-call and standby duty)
- Knowledge of computer tools
- Good physical condition
- French mother tongue with basic knowledge of German language
- Start Date
- Immediately or by arrangement
Questions about this listing
What salary does Canton du Valais offer for this role?
Canton du Valais lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Sierre. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Canton du Valais offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Canton du Valais during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Valais?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Valais can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Valais's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Canton du Valais?
Use the "Apply now" button on this page — it links directly to Canton du Valais's original listing at otb.apps.vs.ch, so your application goes straight to the employer's own applicant-tracking system. Frontaliere Ticino does not collect or forward applications itself.
