POSITION: Class 1 Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator
JOB TYPE: Full Time
LOCATION: Grande Prairie, Alberta
SALARY/WAGE: 38.67–41.83 per hour
JOB SUMMARY:
The Agency is assisting the Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 in recruiting a skilled and dependable Class 1 Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator to join its Public Works team.
This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment, highway tractors, and utility vehicles to support the construction, maintenance, and repair of municipal roads, infrastructure, and public property. The successful candidate will also provide relief driving services for municipal transit operations as required.
The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working independently or as part of a team in a variety of outdoor conditions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely operate highway tractors, trailers, excavators, wheel loaders, and other municipal equipment.
- Transport gravel, materials, heavy equipment, and other municipal loads.
- Perform road construction and maintenance activities, including grading, ditching, culvert installation, drainage maintenance, and road repairs.
- Complete winter road maintenance, including snowplowing, sanding, drift clearing, and ice control.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and perform routine equipment maintenance.
- Ensure loads are properly secured and equipment is operated in accordance with applicable safety regulations.
- Assist with general labour, facility maintenance, and emergency response activities.
- Provide relief driving services for municipal transit operations as required, ensuring safe and courteous passenger transportation.
- Follow all occupational health and safety requirements, municipal policies, and established operating procedures.
REQUIREMENTS:
BENEFITS:
Competitive Wages
Health Benefits
JOB POSTING INFORMATION:
Submit your resume and cover letter to The Agency at recruiter@theagency212.com. Any questions can be directed to Courtney at (780)833-1112.
Additionally, we thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate equity, diversity, and inclusion and are committed to building a diverse team that will make a positive contribution to the communities where we live and work.