snowplough operator, highway

Government of Canada; Lively; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to operate and maintain various vehicles and equipment in challenging outdoor environments. This role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and specific truck licenses, including AZ and DZ. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be able to work effectively under pressure. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for team building and personal development. If you thrive in physically demanding roles and enjoy working as part of a team, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health care plan

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• Must possess AZ class license and various truck licenses.
• Experience with snowploughs and salt trucks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment.
• Operate various vehicles and equipment.
• Report any malfunctions to supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Salt truck

Sanding truck

Snow transportation truck

Snowplough

AZ class license

Class 1/1F/A Licence

Class 3/3F/DF Licence

DZ class license

Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Dangerous
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours
• Wet/damp

Responsibilities Tasks

• Check, lubricate, refuel and clean equipment
• Operate various vehicles and equipment
• Report any malfunctions to supervisor

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• AZ class license
• Class 1/1F/A Licence (semi trailer trucks)
• Class 3/3F/DF Licence (trailer truck, vehicles with more than 3 axles)
• DZ class license
• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement

Experience and specialization Truck or equipment experience

• Salt truck
• Sanding truck
• Snow transportation truck
• Snowplough

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Sitting
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities