Roadways Heavy Equipment Operator | Training & Certification

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to work within the Roadways, Fleet and Support Services division. You will operate trucks, loaders and graders, perform routine maintenance, and help train staff in proper operating techniques.

Under supervision you will maintain service records, assist with servicing, and handle additional duties as assigned. A valid Saskatchewan Class 1A licence and current driving abstract are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education.
• Five years' experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, the core training module for heavy equipment operation.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, the backhoe/ excavator training module to be eligible for certification.

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of equipment such as trucks, front-end loaders and motor graders in the Roadways section.
• Maintains and services equipment being operated.
• Assists with the training and instruction of proper operating and servicing procedures.
• Maintains appropriate service records.
• Assists with the servicing of equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Minimal supervision

Training others

Safety awareness

Physical fitness

Analytical thinking

Education

Grade 12 education

Five years experience operating heavy construction equipment

Saskatchewan Class 1A Driver’s Licence

SGI driver’s abstract

First aid certificate

Heavy equipment operation core training

Backhoe/excavator training

Job description

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to work within the Roadways, Fleet and Support Services division. You will operate trucks, loaders and graders, perform routine maintenance, and help train staff in proper operating techniques.

Under supervision you will maintain service records, assist with servicing, and handle additional duties as assigned. A valid Saskatchewan Class 1A licence and current driving abstract are required.