Heavy Equipment Operator

Startdate; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grande Prairie is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator within the Engineering & Transportation Services to support winter road operations. You will work with a team to plow snow on priority routes using graders, loaders, and street sweepers.

This role requires a Class 3 Alberta license with air brakes, 2 years of equipment experience, and willingness to work rotating shifts during winter conditions. The position offers a steady schedule and community service impact.

Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Driver’s License (Class 3 with Air Brakes Endorsement).
• Ability to work on shifts that supply 24/7 coverage during winter operations.
• 2 years experience operating equipment of similar size.
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a Motor Grader, Street Sweeper, and Loader.

Responsibilities

• Plowing snow on priority roadways with a team of graders and loaders.
• Operate and maintain listed heavy equipment.
• Provide safe passage of traffic during winter operations.
• May require standby rotation and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver’s License

Snow removal operations

24/7 shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

First Aid & WHMIS & TDG certification

Tools

Motor Grader

Street Sweeper

Loader

Job description

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing communitylocated in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed toproviding exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for allresidents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Engineering & Transportation Services Department islooking for a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

The main duties for these positions include plowing snow on priority roadways with a team of graders and loaders maintaining safe passage of traffic.

Operates and is responsible for the following:

• Motor Grader withattachments
• Tandem Plow Truckwith Sand/Salt spreader and attachments including Wing
• Front End Loaderwith attachments
• Backhoe Loader
• Bidirectional FlailMowers
• Snow Blowers (Min7’ width)
• Line Painting Unit
• Broce Broom
• Other similarequipment
• Other duties asassigned
• Street Sweeper (3cubic yards and over)

RequiredQualifications:

• Valid AlbertaDriver’s License (Class 3 with Air Brakes Endorsement).
• Ability to work onshifts that supply 24/7 coverage duringwinter operations.
• 2 years experienceoperating equipment of similar size.

Qualifications

The successfulapplicant will also have:

• Valid AlbertaDrivers License
• Knowledge ofoperation and maintenance of a Motor Grader, Street Sweeper, and Loader
• Experience in allaspects of Sweeping Operations, Gravel Roads Operations, Asphalt Operations andSnow Removal Operations.
• Ability to workshifts

Assets related to this position includes:

• Knowledge of otherTransportation Crews duties.
• Certification inFirst Aid and WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• Basic ComputerSkills.
• High School Diplomaor equivalency.
• Ability to becomeskilled at operating other equipment as required.
• The TransportationDepartment is a multi-task weather dependent department. The successfulcandidate may be required to perform other duties as required on a day to daybasis. May be required to participate in standby rotation.
• Equipment operatortest will be part of application processes.

Hours

The standardworkweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by theimmediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary of $38.87 perthe CUPE Collective Agreement.

The City of GrandePrairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, andcontributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of thecommunity.

SelectionProcess

We appreciate yourinterest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application.Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

To efficientlymanage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we areunable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However,if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questionsyou may have.