Grader Operator to Assistant Foreman - Public Works (Benefits & Pension)

Autism Services; Birch Hills; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rural Municipality of Birch Hills No. 460 is seeking a full-time Grader Operator to join our public works team in a progressive and welcoming rural community in Saskatchewan.

You will be responsible for day-to-day road maintenance and construction tasks under the Foreman, including grading, snow clearing, and equipment upkeep. The position offers benefits and potential advancement to Assistant Foreman, with leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to supervise crews and assist with

Qualifications

• Grader operator experience required.
• Experience in road construction or heavy equipment operation.
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting ability.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license (Class 1A an asset).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team.
• Record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of RM operations and rural road maintenance an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (grader, loader, backhoe, tractor, mower, gravel truck, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards as well as the municipal bylaws and policies.
• Maintain accurate logs.
• Position may lead to assisting the Foreman with supervising public works staff and coordinating municipal work crews and equipment.
• May lead to assisting the Foreman with scheduling, planning, and reporting on road and infrastructure maintenance.

Skills

Grader operation

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Grader

Loader

Backhoe

Tractor

Mower

Gravel truck

Job description

The Rural Municipality of Birch Hills No. 460 is seeking a full-time Grader Operator to join our public works team in a progressive and welcoming rural community in Saskatchewan.

You will be responsible for day-to-day road maintenance and construction tasks under the Foreman, including grading, snow clearing, and equipment upkeep. The position offers benefits and potential advancement to Assistant Foreman, with leadership responsibilities and the opportunity to supervise crews and assist with