Mobile Support Equipment Operator

Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes; Montreal; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Canadian Armed Forces as a Mobile Support Equipment Operator, where you will operate various military vehicles, maintain equipment, and support combat operations. This entry-level role requires a minimum of Grade 10 education, and offers training and part-time options through the Primary Reserve.

Qualifications

• No previous work experience required; recruiters assist in matching interests.
• Minimum education: Grade 10 or Secondary 4.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses, trucks, and all-terrain vehicles.
• Maintain equipment and prepare dispatch schedules.
• Provide transportation support for combat and field operations.

Education

Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec

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Overview

As a member of the military, Mobile Support Equipment Operators operate military vehicles ranging in size from standard automobiles to snow removal equipment and all-terrain vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operate buses, automobiles, trucks and tractor-trailers
• Operate specialized mobile equipment such as fuelling tankers, snowplows, tractors and all-terrain vehicles
• Receive, load, secure and unload materiel and equipment transported by road
• Provide transportation support for combat and field operations
• Maintain equipment in serviceable condition by cleaning, inspecting and correcting minor faults
• Prepare dispatch schedules and coordinate user requirements for vehicles and equipment
• Prepare and maintain job-related forms, records and reports

Work Environment

Mobile Support Equipment Operators encounter a variety of employment and environmental conditions, working indoors on bases or outdoors during field operations and missions abroad. Depending on the force (Regular or Reserve), postings and relocations vary, with Reserve members typically working part-time in their community.

Entry Requirements

• No previous work experience or career-related skills required; recruiters assist in matching personal interests with the role.
• Minimum education: Grade 10 or Secondary 4 in Quebec; foreign education may be accepted.

Training

Training includes Basic Military Qualification in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, and subsequent specialized training in Borden, Ontario, covering vehicle operation, field tactics, vehicle recovery, and more. Opportunities for advanced and specialized courses are also available.

Part-Time Options

Part-time employment is available through the Primary Reserve at various locations, allowing members to serve while attending school or working civilian jobs. Reserve members are paid, do not have to relocate unless volunteering, and may be deployed.

Related Careers

• Material Management Technician
• Traffic Technician
• Vehicle Technician

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing