100630 - Equipment Operator

Autism Services; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Saskatchewan seeks a seasonal Equipment Operator in St. Prince Albert within the Operations and Maintenance Division.

You will operate heavy equipment, including tandem trucks with attachments, motor graders, and loaders, to maintain roads, highways, and airports crucial to community connectivity. The role requires a valid Class 1A driver’s licence, physical stamina, and the ability to work in variable weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Requires Class 1A driver's licence or equivalent.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as tandem trucks, motor graders, and loaders.

Responsibilities

• Operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment used in summer and winter maintenance.
• Operate hydraulic systems for plows, wings, and sanders.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and track materials used.
• Perform road surveillance and daily operational record keeping.
• Collaborate to ensure safety of travellers.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Employer Name:
Government of Saskatchewan

Application Information

The Ministry of Highways offers an opportunity to join a safety-focused team responsible for maintaining Saskatchewans provincial transportation network. This seasonal Equipment Operator position in the St. Prince Albert, within the Operations and Maintenance Division, supports roads, highways, and airports that are critical to economic growth and community connectivity.

The ministry is seeking a highly motivated, dependable individual who works well in a team environment and takes pride in contributing to public safety. The ideal candidate is approachable, flexible, and self-motivated, with strong situational awareness and the ability to adapt to changing work conditions. Candidates must be comfortable working flexible hours, handling physically and mentally demanding tasks, and performing effectively in extreme and changing weather conditions.

To qualify, candidates must hold a valid Class 1A drivers licence and be prepared to provide a current drivers abstract if invited to interview. The role requires physical stamina, including heavy lifting, the ability to work under stress, and basic computer skills for managing email, completing timecards and expense claims, and maintaining daily operational records.

Key responsibilities include operating, servicing, and maintaining heavy equipment such as tandem trucks with specialized attachments, motor graders, and front-end loaders during summer and winter maintenance activities. Duties also involve operating advanced hydraulic systems for plows, wings, and sanders, conducting road surveillance, completing pre-trip inspections, tracking materials used, and working collaboratively to ensure the safety of the travelling public.