Equipment Operator ID: VEH003737

Gambling Odds; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan is looking for a motivated Equipment Operator for the Puskwakau Section within the Operation and Maintenance Division. This position offers year-round employment opportunities, operating advanced heavy equipment and ensuring safety and maintenance of roads and highways, while also providing attractive health benefits.

Benefits

Employer paid health and dental benefits

Opportunity to work with new technologies

Guaranteed winter wage

Earned Day Off every three weeks

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1A license required.
• Ability to work under demanding physical conditions.
• Basic computer skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment for road and highway maintenance.
• Work as part of a team to ensure public safety.
• Keep detailed records of operations.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Basic Computer Skills

Tools

Heavy Equipment

Job description

For a more detailed job description and to apply, please go towww.saskatchewan.ca/careers. Click on Jobs Available to the Public,then click on Permanent Full-Time. You can search for this job usingits competition number: VEH003737.

Application Information

Employer Name:
Government of Saskatchewan

The Ministry of Highways is seeking a highly motivated Equipment Operator for the Puskwakau 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. Puskwakau is a camp location within the Prince Albert East District.

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's 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;
-Possess basic computer skills in order to manage email, enter and submit timecards/expense claims; and
Work flexible hours.

Benefits of this position include:

-The opportunity to work with new and advanced technologies and equipment;
-Consistent year-round employment;
-Guaranteed wage throughout the winter;
-Hours of work are averaged 37-1/3 hours per week with an Earned Day Off every three weeks;
-Employer paid health and dental benefits.


Note: This is a reposted competition. Those who have previously applied, do not need to reapply.