Heavy Equipment Operator – West

Rural Municipalities of Alberta; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Alberta is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to manage road maintenance and snow removal using various heavy construction equipment. Candidates must have a high school diploma and valid Class 3 Alberta Driver's License, along with three years of relevant experience. Strong communication and safety compliance are essential. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining local infrastructure through effective and safe operations.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class 3 Alberta Driver’s License.
• Three years of experience with heavy equipment operation.
• Strong service orientation with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for road maintenance and snow removal.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment as needed.
• Comply with safety regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Heavy equipment operation

Trucking experience

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Heavy construction equipment

Job description

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. Reporting to the West Foreman, this exciting opportunity operates single and tandem axle trucks, graders, front-end loaders, and other medium and heavy weight construction equipment to support the maintenance of county roads and municipal infrastructure. The Heavy Equipment Operator is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

What you will do

• Operates heavy equipment such as tandem trucks with snowplow and wing attachments, graders, excavators, and front-end loaders, performing various road maintenance functions in the summer and snow and ice removal in the winter months.
  • Services and performs minor maintenance on assigned equipment.
  • Logs hours and complies with the Traffic Safety Act.
  • Performs various labourer duties as required.
• Hauls and unloads various types of materials, gravel, earth, asphalt, water, and road equipment in designated areas for maintenance and construction as required.
• Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County’s policies and administrative directives.
• Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

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 or other heavy equipment operation.
• A service focus with good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with County operations and knowledge of rural communities.