Key Responsibilities Include:
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of road rehabilitation and maintenance activities. Reporting to the Transportation Supervisor, the Operator works independently and/or with a crew engaged in the maintenance of the County’s roads (paved or gravel) and assets (bridges, drainage ditches and signs).
Ability to safely operate various small power tools by taking precautions to avoid incident. Knowledge of servicing the equipment assigned would be an asset.
Considerable experience in the operation of heavy duty equipment or automotive equipment such as but not limited to:
Operator I: Packer, Skid Steer, Single Axle Truck, Tractor
Operator II: Packer, Picker Truck, Skid Steer, Single Axle Truck, Tractor, Dozer, Grader, Loader, Tandem Truck, and Reclaimer
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.
Requirements:
Valid Class 5(Op l) Class 3(Op ll) Driver’s License with acceptable 5-year Commercial Driver’s Abstract. Air Brake (Q) Endorsement.
Defensive Driving.
Ground Disturbance Safety Training Level 1.
Standard First Aid and CPR.
Safety training in the following areas: 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, and Customer Service.
10 Full Time Positions (Seasonal –Temporary)
Varied start and end dates from April 1 – October 25, 2019
Rate Operator l: $26.39 - $30.86 per hour
Rate Operator ll: $28.29 - $33.08 per hour
Hours of Work - 40 hours per week – some overtime may be required
Competition Close Date
4:30pm Feb 22, 2019
Competition #: 24-2019
All interested candidates are encourage to submit their resume and cover letter stating the competition number to hr@sturgeoncounty.ca
Additional Job Information:
Posted Date: Feb 13, 2019
Closing Date: Feb 22, 2019
Job ID: Competition 24-2019