Equipment Operator (Competition #: 57-2021)
Position Type: 2 positions, Permanent Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $28.96 - $33.87 per hour
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm and or 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Competition Close Date: July 30, 2021 at 4:30pm
Job Duties
Sturgeon County is looking for two Equipment Operators to join the Transportation and Engineering department as a Transportation Operator II. This position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Heavy Equipment for the road rehabilitation and maintenance activities. Reporting to the Drainage and or Paved Roads Transportation Supervisor, the Operator works independently and/or with a crew engaged in the maintenance of the County’s roads. The ideal candidate with have considerable experience in the operation of heavy-duty equipment or automotive equipment: Grader, Packer, Picker Truck, Plow Truck, Skid Steer, Single Axle Truck, Tractor, Dozer, Loader, Tandem Truck, Reclaimer, excavator, and rubber tire backhoe.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Operator II Drainage Specifics:
- Experience driving with a trailer and hauling equipment is required.
- Capable of loading/unloading all types of equipment and/or materials with minimal or no supervision is required.
- Excavator (track hoe) and Backhoe experience would be considered a strong asset.
- Class 1 drivers license would be considered a strong asset.
- Plow truck operating experience would be considered a strong asset.
- Knowledge of using a laser level and/or GNSS unit to complete daily tasks would be considered an asset.
- Experience working near underground or above ground utilities would be considered an asset.
- Experience working with construction for culvert replacements or ditch grade maintenance considered an asset.
- Skid steer mulcher experience is considered an asset.
- Culvert steaming experience considered an asset.
- Knowledge of municipal work considered an asset.
Operator ll Paved Roads Specifics:
- Asphalt Repair (pothole patching, saw cutting, grading hot and cold mixes, packing) experience is required.
- Skid Steer finishing abilities is required.
- Experience driving with a trailer and hauling equipment is required.
- Finish Grader abilities considered a strong asset.
- Calcium application/maintenance considered an asset.
- Tractor and Wobblies experience considered an asset.
- Skid steer mulcher experience is considered an asset.
- Culvert steaming experience considered an asset.
General Tasks:
- Ability to safely operate various small power tools by taking precautions to avoid incident. Knowledge of servicing the equipment assigned would be an asset.
- Provide training to inexperienced operators in the use of such equipment.
- Required to interact with County employees, citizens, contractors in an appropriate manner as guided by Sturgeon County Values.
- Adhere to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
- Adhere to the National Safety Codes responsibilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Vehicle and Equipment – Safety, Maintenance, and Inspection Program.
- Keep County equipment and vehicles in good housekeeping order.
- Work may be performed in extreme temperatures or high levels of noise. Physical job requirements: May require lifting and carrying of up to 23kg, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting, crawling, exposure to outdoor conditions, dust, and fumes, and working near equipment.
- Perform Labour duties associated with applicable tasks and complete other duties as required by supervisor.
- Availability to work overtime when required and participate in the on -call rotational schedule.
Requirements:
Job Skills and Qualifications
- Must work effectively and efficiently with others and alone, be punctual, communicate openly, take direction well and show initiative. Work is performed on work sites within the county.
- Valid Class 3 Drivers License and an acceptable 5-year Commercial Drivers Abstract accompanied with a Defensive Driving Certificate. Class 1 Drivers License would be considered an asset.
- Experience in the operations of heavy equipment.
- Emergency or Standard First Aid and CPR.
- Safety training in the following areas would be considered an asset: National Safety Codes, Pre-trip Inspection, Flag Person Training Course, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), Forklift Operator Certification, Coupling/Uncoupling, Cargo Securement - Rigging and Slinging, Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator - Boom Truck, Chainsaw Safety, Fire Extinguisher, Overhead Powerline, Ground Disturbance Safety Training and Customer Service Training.
Interested?
Please submit your application by email quoting the competition number in the subject line to: hr@sturgeoncounty.ca
Thank you to all applicants for their interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
Sturgeon County is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Job Information:
Salary Range: $28.96 - $33.87 per hour
Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Posted Date: Jul 22, 2021
Closing Date: Jul 30, 2021
Job ID: 57-2021