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

Dawson Group; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Dawson Road Maintenance is seeking a Seasonal Operator with a Class 1 or 3 license to navigate frozen roads, clear snow, and perform related duties to keep our roadways safe for all travellers.

This temporary, full-time role reports to the Road Foreperson and serves Fort St. John, Montney, Hudson's Hope, Rose Prairie, Buick Creek, Cecil Lake, Clayhurst, Fort Nelson and surrounding areas. Expect travel within BC; NOT a fly-in/fly-out arrangement.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years in road maintenance or construction.
• Valid Class 1 license preferred, or Class 3 required.
• Two years of commercial driving is an asset.
• Snow removal experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of road construction materials and processes.
• Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate is an asset.
• Able to manage electronic reporting on tablets.
• Minor equipment maintenance ability.
• Physically able to complete a vehicle trip inspection.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety for self and others at all times.
• Collaborate with team to complete tasks and keep roads safe.
• Perform unskilled manual work requiring physical effort.
• Operate heavy equipment in all weather on public roadways.
• Follow Supervisor daily production schedule and activities.
• Maintain daily work progress and logs.
• Care for equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Complete work reports and maintenance logs.
• Chain up wheels when conditions require.
• Perform other road maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Road maintenance experience

Commercial driving experience

Heavy equipment operation

Tablet reporting

Physical fitness

Education

Two years road maintenance experience

Tools

Heavy equipment

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 travelers.

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
• Chain up wheels when conditions require
• Perform other road maintenance tasks as required, such as, but not limited to: pothole patching, yard and shop housekeeping, sign and bridge maintenance and cleaning
• Perform minor preventative maintenance tasks, including greasing

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
• Be physically able to complete a commercial vehicle trip inspection

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. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as 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.