Equipment Operator II-III

Posted on: Jan 28, 2025
Posted by: Special Areas Board

Summary

Comp #30067

The Special Areas Board is seeking three (3) skilled and motivated Equipment Operators to join our team. This unique opportunity involves a dual-role position: operating heavy equipment on Construction Crews during the construction season and performing mechanical shop duties, trucking and snow plowing during the late fall, winter and early spring months.

Key Responsibilities

Key Duties will include but not limited to:
Construction Season (Equipment Operator III – May through October) – reporting to the Foremen of the Camp Crew to which assigned: Operate heavy and specialized equipment, including motor graders, scrapers, hydraulic excavators, and loaders, for tasks such as:
o Finishing grading and construction excavation
o High-volume production loading and stockpiling
o Road base preparation and major reconstruction projects
o Transport equipment using tandem trucks and trailers which may require a Class 1 license
o Perform basic maintenance or assisting journeymen technicians
Winter Season (Equipment Operator II – November through April) – reporting to the Shop Supervisor:
Operate medium/heavy construction and maintenance equipment, such as skid steers, tractors with attachments, graders, dozers, and snowplows, to perform tasks including:
o Wash Bay
o Tire Repairs and Servicing
o General Equipment Maintenance (Oil Changes-Minor repairs) and assisting with Equipment Inspections
o Pit stripping, reclamation snowplowing, sanding, and general winter road maintenance.
o Basic ditching, brushing, clearing, hauling and stockpiling gravel as required
o Ensure equipment is operational and safe for use during extreme winter conditions

Requirements

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent (GED); combined with three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience in the operation of operating heavy equipment in a variety of construction and maintenance applications. service-related field. A combination of experience/education/training will be considered.
• Minimum Class 3Q Operator’s License, issued by the Province of Alberta is required
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine maintenance and assist with repairs.; combined with strong attention to detail and ability to work within precise tolerances; flexibility to transition between seasonal roles and tasks.
• Competent working knowledge in the care and use of all tools and equipment common to this position; Knowledge of workplace safety standards, including operating in proximity to personnel, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Physical capability to perform the job duties required. Lifting of over 50 lbs., ability to enter and exit equipment/trucks and commitment to adapting to weather and operational demands year-round is required
• These are designated safety sensitive positions and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be conducted on all newly hired employees.
• Class 1 Operator’s License issued by the Province of Alberta, or the ability and interest in obtaining is preferred.
• Equipment Operator II (November – April): Work in the Youngstown Service Centre, supporting equipment maintenance, shop duties, and operational readiness.
• Equipment Operator III (May – October): Operate heavy equipment on field construction projects, performing complex tasks in a camp setting.
Please include a contact email address on application or resume
Please send an application form and/or resume quoting competition number to:

Human Resource Services – Special Areas Board
Box 820 Hanna, AB T0J 1P0 – Email: SpecialAreasHR@specialareas.ab.ca

Job Type

Full time salary

Employer Contact

No employer contact listed.

Salary Range

$63,363-$75,584 per year

Closing Date

February 14, 2025
Posting ID: 29987