Light Equipment Operator - West

Leduc County; Nisku; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Leduc County is seeking an experienced Light Equipment Operator to support municipal road and right-of-way maintenance year round, including night patrols during winter. You will operate a range of light equipment, perform routine maintenance, and assist in traffic control and data collection.

We offer a permanent, full-time role at 40 hours per week (with some extended hours as needed), a competitive hourly rate ($24.68–$30.86), employer-paid benefits, and an initial three weeks of vacation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate and maintain light equipment
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license with trailer towing experience
• Nice to have a Class 3 license and experience with heavy equipment
• High school diploma preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks to support daily operation and maintenance of municipal roads, right-of-ways and facilities
• Operates light equipment (mowers, tractors, skid steer loader, etc.) and performs daily maintenance
• Patrols roads at night for winter maintenance and reports issues
• Assists with traffic control, data collection and safety compliance
• Adheres to Leduc County policies and Health, Safety and Wellness program

Skills

Light equipment operation

Class 5 driver

Trailer towing

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma

Class 3 license

Job description

The opportunity

Leduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Light Equipment Operator to join our team. Reporting to the Area Foreman, this exciting opportunity performs various labourer, duties and operates light equipment to support the maintenance of municipal roads, right-of-ways, properties, facilities, equipment and other municipal infrastructure year round as well as night driver duties in the winter months. The Light Equipment Operator is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

About You

You are a team and relationship builder who promotes a safe, collaborative and professional work environment. You are committed to continuous improvement, customer service, innovation and supporting Leduc County’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 second nature to you, keep reading because we want to hear from you!

What you will do

• Performs various tasks to support the daily operation and maintenance of municipal roads, right-of-ways and facilities.
  • Repairs and patches municipal gravel, cold mix, and hot mix surfaced roads.
  • Clears roadways and right-of-ways of debris and obstructions.
  • Maintains roadway signs, rural address signs and culverts.
  • Inspects and maintains municipal shops, yards, parking lots, sidewalks, and other properties as required.
  • Supports shop mechanics and equipment maintenance activities.
• Operates light equipment, including but not limited to, mowers, tractors, skid steer loader, air compressor, aerial manlift, compaction equipment, light and medium duty trucks, and any other light equipment used for operational purposes.
  • Performs daily maintenance on equipment used for operational purposes.
• Patrols the county’s road network at night to perform routine road condition inspection during severe weather and report the areas that require maintenance.
  • Rotational night driver for winter maintenance program.
  • Patrols county roads from November to April, identifying and reporting areas that need snow removal and grading services.
  • Advises Area Foreman of road and infrastructure issues that require attention.
  • Provides traffic accommodation such as flagging and signage required for gravelling, dust control, construction, and maintenance activities.
  • Assists in collecting traffic data by undertaking manual traffic counts and by installing and removing portable traffic counters as directed.
  • 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.

What you need to succeed

Must-have

• Knowledge and ability to operate and maintain equipment, and general mechanical abilities.
• A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s license with trailer towing experience.

Nice to have

• Completion of high school diploma (preferred).
• Familiarity with County operations and knowledge of rural communities.
• A Class 3 license and experience running heavy equipment (i.e. wheel-loader, track or loader backhoe, or grader).

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 hourly salary of between $24.68 and $30.86, a 100% employer-paid comprehensive benefits package, and a starting three-weeks vacation allocation.

The opportunity is permanent, full-time and is 40 hours per week scheduled Monday to Friday, with some extended hours to meet operational requirements.