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

Dawson Group; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

People First, Integrity, Excellence, &

Respect

Job summary

Dawson Road Maintenance in Fort St. John, BC is hiring Seasonal Operators with a Class 1 or 3 license to navigate frozen roads, clear snow and ice, and perform related duties to keep our roadways safe for travelers.

This temporary, full-time role reports to the Road Foreperson and requires proven road maintenance experience, strong safety focus, and the ability to work across our service area including Montney, Hudson's Hope, Rose Prairie, and other communities in B.C. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of road maintenance and/or construction experience.
• Valid Class 1 preferred, or 3 Driver's license required.
• Two years commercial driving experience is an asset.
• Snow removal experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of road construction materials, processes and industry requirements.
• Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate is an asset.
• Able to manage electronic reporting using tablets.
• Minor equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Must prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job.
• Work collaboratively with all team members to complete tasks and keep roads safe and service area clean.
• Perform unskilled manual work requiring little training but involving physical effort.
• Operate heavy equipment in all weather conditions on public roadways safely.
• Follow supervisor directions regarding daily production schedule and activities.
• Maintain daily activity logs and status of completion.
• Maintain proper care in use and maintenance of equipment.
• Complete all work reports and maintenance logs.

Skills

Road maintenance experience

Class 1 / 3 license

Commercial driving experience

Snow removal experience

Road construction materials knowledge

Heavy Equipment Certificate asset

Electronic reporting on tablets

Minor equipment maintenance

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

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. 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.