100509 - Equipment Operator

Autism Services; Swift Current; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Pavement Marking/Provincial Signs Crew. The role requires operating heavy, medium, and light-duty highway maintenance equipment, performing routine servicing, and maintaining records.

Strong safety focus and ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential. Responsibilities include pavement marking, sign installation, winter maintenance, and supporting traffic control and work-zone setup across varied weather

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operating highway maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy, medium, and light-duty equipment.
• Experience performing routine maintenance and keeping records.
• Familiarity with electronic systems used in highway operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment for pavement marking, sign installation, highway maintenance, and snow and ice control.
• Conduct inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with traffic control and work zone setup.
• Maintain records of operation and maintenance.
• Support safe and efficient highway operations; travel and overnight stays may be required.

Skills

Safety-focused

Adaptable

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Equipment operation

Record-keeping

Electronic systems

Education

Class 1A or Class 3A licence

Tools

Electronic systems

Hand & power tools

Job description

Application Information

Employer Name:
Government of Saskatchewan

The Ministry of Highways is seeking a motivated Equipment Operator for the Pavement Marking/Provincial Signs Crew. The ministry offers competitive pay, benefits, pension, leave provisions, career development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.
The ideal candidate is reliable, safety-focused, adaptable, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required, along with the ability to work in challenging weather and road conditions.
Candidates should have knowledge of operating, maintaining, and servicing highway maintenance equipment and the safe use of hand and power tools. Experience operating heavy, medium, and light-duty equipment, performing minor repairs, maintaining records, and using electronic systems is essential. A Class 1A or Class 3A licence is required.
Responsibilities include operating equipment for pavement marking, sign installation, highway maintenance, and snow and ice control; conducting inspections and preventative maintenance; assisting with traffic control and work zone setup; maintaining records; and supporting safe and efficient highway operations. Extensive travel and overnight stays may be required.