100666 - Equipment Operator

Autism Services; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Saskatchewan in Prince Albert is seeking a Seasonal Equipment Operator to join the Operations and Maintenance Division. You will operate heavy equipment to maintain roads, highways, and airports, perform pre-trip inspections, and help keep the traveling public safe in all weather.

Ideal candidates are dependable, team-oriented, adaptable to changing conditions, and capable of basic computer tasks for timecards and records.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 1A driver licence and be prepared to provide a current driver’s abstract if invited to interview.
• Role requires physical stamina, including heavy lifting, and the ability to work under stress and in extreme weather.
• Basic computer skills for managing email, timecards, expense claims, and daily records.

Responsibilities

• Operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment such as tandem trucks with attachments, motor graders, and front-end loaders.
• Operate hydraulic systems for plows, wings, and sanders; conduct pre-trip inspections.
• Track materials used and collaborate to ensure public safety.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Physical stamina

Basic computer skills

Job description

Application Information

Employer Name:
Government of Saskatchewan

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 Prince Albert Section, 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.