Light Equipment Operator - West
- Nisku, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The opportunity
Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Light Equipment Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Area Foreman, this exciting opportunity performs various labourer, duties and operates light equipment to support the maintenance of municipal roads, right-of-ways, properties, facilities, equipment and other municipal infrastructure year round as well as night driver duties in the winter months. The Light Equipment Operator is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.
About You
You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.
If you excel working under pressure, and if forward-thinking, problem-solving, strategic planning and quick adaptability to change is second nature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you!
What you will do
Performs various tasks to support the daily operation and maintenance of municipal roads, right-of-ways and facilities. Operates light equipment, including but not limited to, mowers, tractors, skid steer loader, air compressor, aerial manlift, compaction equipment, light and medium duty trucks, and any other light equipment used for operational purposes. Patrols the county’s road network at night to perform routine road condition inspection during severe weather and report the areas that require maintenance.
Must-have
Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best!
We offer a competitive hourly salary of between $24.68 and $30.86, a 100% employer-paid comprehensive benefits package, and a starting three-weeks vacation allocation.
The opportunity is permanent, full-time and is 40 hours per week scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operational requirements.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via our website leduc-county.com to be considered.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Light Equipment Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Area Foreman, this exciting opportunity performs various labourer, duties and operates light equipment to support the maintenance of municipal roads, right-of-ways, properties, facilities, equipment and other municipal infrastructure year round as well as night driver duties in the winter months. The Light Equipment Operator is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.
About You
You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.
If you excel working under pressure, and if forward-thinking, problem-solving, strategic planning and quick adaptability to change is second nature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you!
What you will do
- Repairs and patches municipal gravel, cold mix, and hot mix surfaced roads.
- Clears roadways and right-of-ways of debris and obstructions.
- Maintains roadway signs, rural address signs and culverts.
- Inspects and maintains municipal shops, yards, parking lots, sidewalks, and other properties as required.
- Supports shop mechanics and equipment maintenance activities.
- Performs daily maintenance on equipment used for operational purposes.
- Rotational night driver for winter maintenance program.
- Patrols county roads from November to April, identifying and reporting areas that need snow removal and grading services.
- Advises Area Foreman of road and infrastructure issues that require attention.
- Provides traffic accommodation such as flagging and signage required for gravelling, dust control, construction, and maintenance activities.
- Assists in collecting traffic data by undertaking manual traffic counts and by installing and removing portable traffic counters as directed.
- Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
- Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
- Performs related duties as required.
Must-have
- Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain equipment, and general mechanical abilities.
- A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license with trailer towing experience.
- Completion of high school diploma (preferred).
- Familiarity with County operations and knowledge of rural communities.
- A Class 3 license and experience running heavy equipment (i.e. wheel-loader, track or loader backhoe, or grader).
Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best!
We offer a competitive hourly salary of between $24.68 and $30.86, a 100% employer-paid comprehensive benefits package, and a starting three-weeks vacation allocation.
The opportunity is permanent, full-time and is 40 hours per week scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operational requirements.
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via our website leduc-county.com to be considered.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Performs labour and operates light equipment to maintain municipal roads, rights-of-way, facilities, properties, and equipment throughout the year. Patrols roads during winter and severe weather, reports maintenance needs, supports traffic control and data collection, and follows safety requirements.
Requirements
Applicants must have the knowledge and ability to operate and maintain equipment, general mechanical ability, and a valid Class 5 Alberta driver's licence with trailer-towing experience. A high school diploma is preferred; a Class 3 licence, heavy equipment experience, and familiarity with county operations and rural communities are additional assets.
Skills
- Light Equipment Operation
- Equipment Maintenance
- General Mechanical Ability
- Road Maintenance
- Gravel and Asphalt Patching
- Roadway and Right-of-Way Clearing
- Road Sign and Culvert Maintenance
- Winter Road Patrol
- Snow Removal and Grading Assessment
- Traffic Accommodation
- Flagging and Signage
- Manual Traffic Counts
- Portable Traffic Counter Installation
- Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Three Weeks of Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Government & Public Sector
- Trades
- Transportation
- Construction
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Light Equipment Operator
- Municipal Roads
- Right-of-Ways
- Road Maintenance
- Gravel Roads
- Cold Mix
- Hot Mix
- Mowers
- Tractors
- Skid Steer Loader
- Air Compressor
- Aerial Manlift
- Compaction Equipment
- Light-Duty Trucks
- Medium-Duty Trucks
- Equipment Maintenance
- Winter Maintenance
- Road Condition Inspection
- Snow Removal
- Road Grading
- Traffic Accommodation
- Flagging
- Manual Traffic Counts
- Portable Traffic Counters
- Trailer Towing
- Class 3 Driver's Licence
- Heavy Equipment
- Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Health, Safety and Wellness Program