Equipment Operator

Saskatchewan Ltd.; Saskatchewan; Sur place; CAD 33 000 - 42 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Vacation leave

Inclusive workplace

Career development

Résumé du poste

The Saskatchewan Ministry in the Cadillac Section is hiring a seasonal equipment operator to join the Southern Operations team. You will operate, service and maintain heavy equipment including tandem trucks with hydrodrum, graders and front-end loaders to support highway maintenance in the summer months.

Qualifications include Class 1A and Class 3A licenses, with a commitment to safety and teamwork. A dynamic, inclusive work environment and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment for road maintenance.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs.
• Knowledge of safety and traffic control procedures.

Responsabilités

• Operate heavy, medium, and light-duty equipment for road/highway maintenance.
• Perform seasonal maintenance and snow/ice removal missions.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections and communicate issues to technicians.
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Connaissances

Accountable

Innovative

Collaborative

Inclusive

Adaptable

Public service excellence

Formation

Class 1A License

Class 3A License

Outils

Heavy equipment operation

Motor grader

Tandem truck

Description du poste

• Employment Type Labour Service (seasonal)
• Salary Range 24.079 - 30.174
• Hours of Work C- SGEU Regulated 37.33 – one day off every three weeks
• Workplace Diversity We are committed to workplace diversity.
• Occupation Code GHM
• Grade SGEU.05.
• Organization 016 Highways
• Number of Openings 1
• Ministry only No

About Us

The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.

About the Team

The Ministry of Highways provides a safe, reliable transportation system to support Saskatchewan’s growth and quality of life. We manage and develop an integrated sustainable transportation system that supports economic growth and promotes the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Saskatchewan's road network is the largest in Canada which consists of around 26,500 km of provincial highways. We operate and maintain approximately 700 bridges, 12 ferries, one barge and 16 northern airports.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Highways, Southern Operations is looking for a seasonal equipment operator in the Cadillac Section. As part of a section crew, you will operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment such as tandem trucks with hydrodrum, graders and front-end loaders, perform various highway maintenance functions in the summer months.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy, medium, and light-duty equipment with specialized attachments for road, highway, and airport maintenance, including tandem trucks with hydro drum, spinner, snowplow/wing attachments, graders, front-end loaders, power brooms, forklifts, and handheld spray systems.
• Perform seasonal maintenance tasks such as highway upkeep in summer and snow and ice removal in winter, including controlling advanced hydraulic systems for plow, wing, and sander during snowstorms.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment, including oil changes, lubrication, brake checks, and pre-trip inspections, and communicate mechanical issues to technicians while performing basic repairs when required.
• Assist in or lead the setup of work zones, install appropriate signage, and direct or flag traffic in accordance with the Traffic Control Devices Manual (TCDM).
• Engage with the public and contractors, resolve complaints, and document incidents or accident scenes with detailed reports.
• Conduct field-level risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards while monitoring traffic flow and equipment usage for safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of operational hours, equipment usage, inspections, repairs, and materials applied, and prepare detailed reports on work activities and material consumption.
• Organize and oversee portions of crew work, including task delegation and quality checks.

Qualifications

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.
  

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• procedures and equipment operation related to the proper operation, maintenance and service of
• heavy duty motor
• equipment such as a motor grader/tandem truck;
• mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel and lubrication systems of heavy equipment;
• the applied rate of various types of material in order to operate controls such as clutches,
• hydrodrums and levers;
• workplace safety and traffic control procedures; and
• occupational health, workplace hazardous materials and dangerous goods policies and practices.

Licenses, Certifications or Designations

• Class 1A License
• Class 3A License

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.