Public Works Operator

Key Responsibilities Include:

We are recruiting a Public Works Operator with tasks supervised by the Public Works Foreman, and reporting to the Director, Public Works. The duties of this position will be primarily road grading, but also will relate to general maintenance, operation and service of Municipal equipment, facilities and infrastructure, water and wastewater systems and facilities, and airport terminal and grounds.

Requirements:

The Ideal Candidate:

MUST have a minimum grade 12 diploma or GED

experience operating equipment, including graders, loaders, dozers, skid-steers, wheel and track hoes (excavators), trucks, and water and wastewater operations with preference given to a candidate with municipal experience

have or be willing to obtain certification in WHMIS, Ground Disturbance, Trenching & Excavation, TDG, First Aid, confined space, overhead travelling crane, and chainsaw awareness

have the skills required to interact with co-workers and members of the general public in a consistently professional manner

have a class 1 operator’s license with air endorsement

certification in or is willing to obtain certification in Level 1 Water Treatment / Distribution & Level 1 Wastewater Collection / Treatment.

This is a permanent full-time position, based on 42.5 hours per week. The MD offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Hourly wage starting at $29.41 per hour. Approved overtime may be required from time to time to meet objectives and timelines. Please note that the successful candidate must have a minimum grade 12 diploma or GED and will be required to supply a suitable Driver’s Abstract and an acceptable Criminal Record check.

Deadline to apply for this position is 4:30 pm, Wednesday, November 17, 2021. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please submit your resumé and a cover letter (in PDF formal only please) to:

Human Resources
Municipal District of Fairview No. 136
10957 – 91 Avenue
PO Box 189, Fairview, AB. T0H 1L0
Email: hr@mdfairview.ab.ca | Fax: 780.835.3131

We thank all applicants in advance, but only those applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Additional Job Information:

Posted Date: Nov 05, 2021
Closing Date: Nov 17, 2021