Heavy Equipment Operator II — Road & Airport Maintenance

Yukon Government; Stewart Crossing; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Government, Department of Highways and Public Works, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator II (HEOII) to operate graders, tractor trailers and a range of heavy equipment for highway, recreational roads and airstrips across Yukon. This permanent, full-time role requires travel across the territory and adherence to safety and maintenance procedures.

The ideal candidate has experience with graders and other heavy equipment, performs routine maintenance, and completes safety inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a grader or similar heavy equipment.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (dump trucks, loaders or equivalent).
• Experience performing basic maintenance like greasing, oil/air filter changes.

Responsibilities

• Operate graders, tractor trailers and a variety of light and heavy equipment to support highway and airstrip maintenance.
• Contribute to safety and maintenance procedures and inspections.
• Work across Yukon in various weather conditions and travel as required.

Skills

Grader operation

Heavy equipment operation

Pre-trip inspections

Maintenance basics

Job description

Yukon Government, Department of Highways and Public Works, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator II (HEOII) to operate graders, tractor trailers and a range of heavy equipment for highway, recreational roads and airstrips across Yukon. This permanent, full-time role requires travel across the territory and adherence to safety and maintenance procedures.

The ideal candidate has experience with graders and other heavy equipment, performs routine maintenance, and completes safety inspections.