Equipment Operator

Wascana; Weyburn; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Highways in Weyburn is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Weyburn Section within the Operation and Maintenance Division. You will be part of a team responsible for the operation and general maintenance of the provincial transportation network consisting of roads, highways, and airports.

To qualify, you must have a valid Class 1A license and be prepared for physically demanding work. You will operate tandem trucks, motor graders, and front-end loaders, while keeping detailed

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1A license is required.
• Be able to provide a driver abstract if interviewed.
• Willing and able to perform physically demanding tasks.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team to maintain a safe work environment.
• Ensure safety of travellers through maintenance activities.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including tandem trucks, graders and loaders.
• Operate hydraulic controls for plow, wing, and sander on snow events.
• Keep daily operation hours, pre-trip inspections, and materials records.
• Be prepared for physically and mentally demanding conditions.
• Be approachable, self-motivated and adaptable to changing work situations.
• Maintain basic computer use for email and timecards.

Skills

Teamwork

Situational awareness

Decision making

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Basic computer skills

Education

Class 1A license

Tools

Tandem trucks

Motor graders

Front-end loaders

Job description

The Opportunity

The Ministry of Highways is seeking a Equipment Operator for the Weyburn Section within the Operation and Maintenance Division. You will be part of a team responsible for the operation and general maintenance of the provincial transportation network consisting of roads, highways, and airports.

To qualify for this position, you will possess a valid Class 1A license.If you are invited to attend an interview for this position you will be required to provide a current driver abstract.

In this position, you will:

• Work together as a team to create a healthy and safe work environment;
• Ensure the safety of the travelling public through surveillance and general maintenance activities;
• Operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment, such as tandem trucks (with specialized attachments), motor graders, and front-end loaders to perform summer and winter maintenance;
• Operate advanced hydraulic control systems for the plow, wing, and sander while maintaining control of a tandem snowplow during a snowstorm;
• Keep daily records including hours of operation, pre-trip inspections, and materials used;
• Be willing and able to work under physically and mentally demanding conditions such as physical labour, heavy lifting, and stressful situations;
• Be approachable and flexible, self-motivated to complete tasks, adaptable to changing work situations, and must work well in an inclusive and diverse environment;
• Possess basic computer skills in order to manage email, enter and submit timecards/expense claims; and,
• Work flexible hours.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• A high level of situational awareness;
• The ability to make critical and crucial decisions in all weather conditions that affect the travelling public;
• The ability to work under extreme and changing weather conditions; and,
• The ability to contribute to the team in a positive manner.