TEMP, OPERATOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Town of Stony Plain; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Monthly Employee Draw

Wellness allowance

Job summary

The Town of Stony Plain is currently recruiting a temporary full-time Heavy Equipment Operator. The role reports to the Foreman, Roads and is responsible for asphalt and gravel road maintenance including ditches, culverts and bridges, ice control, snow removal and traffic control devices.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of heavy equipment experience, Class 3 Alberta Operators Licence with air brake endorsement, and be able to work weekends or on-call shifts in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy equipment such as graders, backhoes, loaders, street sweepers, snowplow trucks and skid steers.
• Class 3 Alberta Operators Licence with air brake endorsement required.
• 3–5 years of related experience operating motor graders and other heavy equipment.
• High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of asphalt and gravel roads including ditches, culverts and bridges.
• Ice control, snow removal, street sweeping, dust control and pavement marking.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment and assist other divisions as required.
• Ensure site safety; participate in a rotational on-call schedule.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Motor graders operation

Snowplow trucks operation

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Overtime availability

On-call rotation

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Class 3 Alberta Operator Licence with air brake endorsement

Tools

Grader

Backhoe

Loader

Street Sweeper

Snowplow Truck

Skid Steer

Job description

• Work Location: Public Works 4505-50 Ave, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 2Y3

Company Description

The Town of Stony Plain is the local government authority responsible for planning and delivering municipal services in Stony Plain, a Canadian urban community of approximately 18,000 people on the traditional Indigenous lands of Treaty 6 peoples.

Job Description

The Town of Stony Plain is currently recruiting a temporary full-time Heavy Equipment Operator. Reporting to the Foreman, Roads, this position will be responsible for asphalt and gravel road maintenance including ditches, culverts and bridges, ice control, snow removal, street sweeping, dust control, pavement marking, sidewalks and traffic control devices. The Operator will also assist other divisions as required.

• Is experience in operating motor graders and snowplow trucks.
• Has experience operating a variety of heavy and light equipment.
• Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude.
• Has knowledge of and commitment to construction worksite safety practices.
• Is able and willingto work weekends and evening overtime shifts as required.
• Is available to participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
• Is physically capable of using hand tools, lifting objects over 25 lbs., working in uncomfortable positions, standing and walking throughout the day, and working effectively in adverse weather conditions.

Education and Experience:

• Experience with heavy equipment such as graders, backhoes, loaders, street sweepers, snowplow trucks, and skid steers.
• Class 3 Alberta Operators License with air brake endorsement is required.
• 3-5 years of related experience operating motor graders and other heavy equipment.
• High School Diploma.

Additional Information

What we do for you:

• Competitive compensation
• Monthly Employee Draw
• Wellness allowance

This is a temporary position with an expected end date of December 31, 2026, with the possibility of an extension. Based on a 40-hour work week, the wage for this position will be in accordance with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 955 Collective Agreement.

Deadline for application submission: Thursday, August 20th, 2026.

The Town of Stony Plain will assess all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, or family status. We believe that the diversity of our staff serve as a strength and benefit to our community.