KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with an acceptable driver’s abstract
- Defensive Driving course certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date
- Ground Disturbance level I certification or the ability to obtain
- Standard First Aid and CPR
- National Safety Code Cargo Securement Knowledge Certification or the ability to obtain
- National Safety Code Orientation or the ability to obtain
- National Safety Code Pre-Trip & Cargo Securement Orientation & Evaluation or the ability to obtain
- National Safety Code Pre-Trip Knowledge or the ability to obtain
- Flag Person Training Course
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training or certification
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Coupling/Uncoupling
- Rigging and Slinging
- Crane Hoisting Equipment Operator training – Boom Truck, Chainsaw Safety, Fire Extinguisher, Overhead Powerline, Customer Service
- WHMIS
- Ability to work in a team environment or independently
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally and politely verbally with others
- Problem-solving skills to address day-to-day issues that may arise
- Punctual, communicate openly, takes direction well
- Assets:
- Knowledge of servicing the equipment assigned would be an asset
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS
- This position works outdoors on Sturgeon County property in a variety of weather conditions and terrain.
- Work may be performed in extreme temperatures or high levels of noise and be exposed to outdoor conditions, dust, fumes, and working near equipment.
- Travel to and from various public and private property within Sturgeon County will be required, which will require individuals in this position to have access to a reliable vehicle.
- Availability to work overtime when required.
- This is a safety sensitive position as it operates various equipment on County worksites.
- The position requires the ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and carry up to 50 pounds (24 kilograms), as well as the ability to shovel, bend, twist, kneel, squat, and crawl.
