Maintenance Grader Operator (Special Areas #3)

Posted on: Jan 15, 2026

Posted by: Special Areas Board

Summary

Comp # 30084 – Equip Op II (SA # Grader Operator)

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and safety-oriented individual to join our team as a Maintenance Grader Operator (Special Areas #3). The successful candidate will operate a grader to maintain and improve oiled and gravel-surfaced roads, access routes, and rights-of-way, ensuring all work meets Special Areas policies for safety, quality, and efficiency. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently outdoors, managing a variety of maintenance tasks, and contributing to team objectives. This full-time position offers stable, meaningful employment with opportunities for training.

Key Responsibilities

Operation of Road Equipment
• Safely and effectively operate graders and other road equipment to perform tasks such as road maintenance, grading, and snow plowing.
• Move and grade earth, rock, gravel, or other materials using machine-specific controls and attachments to complete road maintenance tasks.
• Recognize existing and potential hazards by conducting field-level pre-job hazard analyses, inspecting equipment for safety issues, and assessing tasks before starting work.
Reporting, Equipment Service, and Minor Repairs
• Perform mechanical inspections and routine servicing, including controls and operations, lubrication, and minor adjustments and maintain accurate records and ensure proper housekeeping of equipment and work areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience operating a motor grader, or equivalent experience in an operational or service-related field. A combination of experience and training will be considered.
• Prior experience operating CAT 150 & 160M graders and/or John Deere 772GP & 872GP graders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally using courtesy, tact, and discretion when addressing requests, complaints, and clarifications.
• Physical ability to perform required job duties, including lifting in excess of 50 lbs. and repeatedly entering and exiting equipment and trucks.
Preference Given To:
• Candidates holding a Class 3Q Alberta Driver’s License

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$70,583 - $78,070

Closing Date

February 6, 2026

Posting ID: 36278

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