Streets Equipment Operator

City of Lethbridge; Village of Chauvin; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local municipality in Alberta is seeking multiple Transportation Equipment Operators II for winter seasonal positions. Ideal candidates will operate large equipment for street maintenance and require a valid class 3Q license. Excellent driving skills, mechanical aptitude, and communication skills are essential. This position offers $31.56 per hour for seasonal work starting October 15, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in the safe operation of relevant equipment.
• Current class 3Q license required.
• Certification in Defensive Driving, WHMIS, and 1st Aid is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Operate large equipment involved in winter street maintenance.
• Perform routine servicing and minor maintenance of equipment.
• Coordinate activities with helpers and other work groups.

Skills

Driving and maneuvering skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Physical strength and dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Large, complex equipment

Tandem dump trucks

Loaders

Skid steers

Street sweepers

Job description

Internal/external

Transportation equipment operator II– Transportation Operations

(Winter Seasonal Term; 0-40 hours per week; multiple positions available)

The City of Lethbridge, Public Operations Department, Transportation Section, is accepting applications for multiple winter seasonal term 0-40 positions of Streets Equipment Operator II.

Wage: $31.56 per hour

Term: Seasonal Term; 0-40 hours per week, starting October 15, 2025, for approximately 6 months.

*Please note that shift work will be required.

Duties:

The Streets Equipment Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of large, complex equipment involved in winter street maintenance. This includes trucks ranging from ½ ton through to and including tandem dump, single axle, and tandem sanders, as well as loaders, skid steers, trailers and street sweepers. Other duties will include the performance of routine servicing and minor maintenance of equipment; providing instruction to various helpers; and performing a variety of manual tasks. This will include the set up and removal of snow fences, repair work on barricades and guard rails, and general cleaning and maintenance of signs and bridge structures.

Qualifications

· The successful candidates must have experience in the safe operation of the types of equipment noted above.

· Completion of a high school diploma.

· Excellent driving and manoeuvring skills are required for working in a variety of extreme weather conditions.

· The successful candidates must also have extensive knowledge of all applicable laws and regulations involved in the operation of equipment and transportation of a variety of maintenance materials.

· Mechanical aptitude is required to successfully perform routine servicing and minor maintenance.

· Solid communication skills to guide and direct helpers and coordinate activities with other work groups are also required.

· Physical strength and dexterity to perform work under changing weather conditions is also necessary. Current certification in Defensive Driving, WHMIS, and 1st Aid would be an asset.

The successful candidates must have a valid class 3Q license.

You must submit a current drivers’ abstract (no older than 30 days) with your application to be considered for this opportunity. If you do not submit an abstract, you will not be considered.

For further information on this opportunity, please contact: Eddy Vervloet at [e-mail]

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume online at: www.lethbridge.ca

Closing date: August 15, 2025

All candidates are thanked in advance for their interest. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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