Seasonal Operator - Class 1 or 3, Fort St. John

Dawson Group; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Pension

Medical benefits

Learning and long-term advancement

Job summary

Dawson Group is hiring for Seasonal Operators to maintain and clear roads across Fort St. John and surrounding areas. The role requires operating heavy equipment in winter conditions and ensuring safety for travelers.

You will report to the Road Foreperson in a temporary, full-time capacity with duties that may include travel within BC. This role is not a fly-in, fly-out position and involves collaborative teamwork for daily production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of road maintenance and/or construction experience.
• Valid Class 1 license preferred, or Class 3 license required.
• Two years of commercial driving experience is an asset.
• Experience in snow removal is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of road construction materials and processes is helpful.
• Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate an asset.
• Able to manage electronic reporting using tablets.
• Minor equipment maintenance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment on roads in all weather conditions to clear snow and ice.
• Follow the Supervisor's daily production schedule and activities.
• Maintain daily work reports and maintenance logs.
• Collaborate with team members to keep roads and service area safe and clean.
• Travel to multiple sites within the province as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Tablets for reporting

Team collaboration

Tools

Tablets for reporting

Job description

Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for Seasonal Operators, holding a Class 1 or 3 license, who will skillfully navigate frozen roads, clearing snow and ice, along with other duties to ensure our roadways are safe for all travellers.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a temporary, full-time position of Seasonal Operator, reporting to the Road Foreperson. This position requires an experienced operator to meet company production objectives and work within specified tolerances We are currently hiring in Fort St. John, Montney, Hudson's Hope, Rose Prairie & Buick Creek, Cecil Lake & Clayhurst, Fort Nelson, B.C. and may require some travel throughout our great province.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A FLY IN FLY OUT.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Must prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job
• Work collaboratively with all team members to successfully complete tasks at hand, and other day to day duties to keep our roads and service area safe and clean
• Ability to perform unskilled manual work requiring little previous training or experience but involving physical effort
• Operate heavy equipment in all weather conditions, on public roadways in a safe and appropriate manner
• Follow direction of the Supervisor regarding daily production schedule and activities
• Maintains a daily activity of work in progress and status of completion
• Maintain proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment
• Complete all work reports and maintenance logs

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum two (2) years of road maintenance and/or construction experience
• Valid Class 1 preferred, or 3 Drivers license is required
• Two (2) years commercial driving experience is an asset
• Experience in snow removal is considered an asset
• Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements
• Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate an asset
• Able to manage electronic reporting using tablets
• Minor equipment maintenance

BENEFITS

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Excellence and Respect and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization.

• excellent compensation package
• pension
• medical benefits
• learning and long-term advancement opportunities

Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.