Heavy Equipment Operator - Seasonal

Leduc County; Nisku; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Leduc County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Area Foreman, this role primarily operates snowplow equipment to maintain county roads and municipal infrastructure during the winter season.

You will work with a safety‑conscious crew, perform routine equipment maintenance, log hours and help with seasonal road projects. A high school diploma and a valid Class 3 Alberta Driver’s License are required, with three years of trucking or heavy equipment experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma and a valid Class 3 Alberta Driver’s License.
• Three years of trucking experience or tandem axle plow/sand truck or other heavy equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment such as tandem trucks with snowplow and wing attachments, graders, excavators, and front-end loaders to maintain roads in winter and summer.
• Services and performs minor maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Logs hours and complies with the Traffic Safety Act.
• Hauls and unloads materials such as gravel, earth, asphalt, water and road equipment as needed.
• Adheres to Leduc County policies and safety directives.
• Complies with Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act and participates in Health, Safety and Wellness Program.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety-focused

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Leduc County is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator tojoin our team. Reporting to the Area Foreman, this exciting opportunity primarily operates Snowplow equipment to support the maintenance ofcounty roads and municipal infrastructure during the Winter season. The HeavyEquipment Operator is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’soperational deliverables.

About you

You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe,collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed tocontinuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting LeducCounty’s vision of growing a vibrant and spirited community.

If you excel working under pressure, and if forward-thinking,problem-solving, strategic planning and quick adaptability to change is secondnature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you!

What you will do

• Operates heavy equipment such as tandemtrucks with snowplow and wing attachments, graders, excavators, andfront-end loaders, performing various road maintenance functions in thesummer and snow and ice removal in the winter months.
• Services and performs minor maintenance on assignedequipment.
• Logs hours and complies with the Traffic Safety Act.
• Hauls and unloads various types ofmaterials, gravel, earth, asphalt, water, and road equipment in designatedareas for maintenance and construction as required.
• Adheres to guidelines as set out in LeducCounty’s policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for working in compliance withthe Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Codeand participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required.

What you need to succeed

Must-have

• A high school diploma and a valid Class 3 Alberta Driver’s License.
• Three years of trucking experience or tandem axle plow/sand truck orother heavy equipment operation.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with County operations and knowledge of ruralcommunities.

What’s in it for you

Our leadership team values your voice, input and is committed to your growth and success. We are committed to be our best and hire the best!

We offer a competitive annual salary of between $31.61 and $39.50.

The opportunity is seasonal full-time and is 40 hours per week scheduled primarily during day and afternoon shifts, with some extended hours to meet operational requirements.

Application Process

We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates may be asked to complete equipment competency testing as part of the interview process.