Truck Driver/Equipment Operator (Road Repair Crew)

Wheatland County; Alberta; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheatland County is seeking a Truck Driver/Equipment Operator to join the Public Works Team. The successful candidate will operate heavy equipment to maintain safe road conditions and support road construction efforts. This full-time position requires experience in equipment operation and road maintenance, with seasonal variations in working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with heavy equipment including maintenance and storage.
• Knowledge of road construction and snow removal.

Responsibilities

• Operate water truck and other heavy equipment for maintaining roadways.
• Haul and apply water for dust control on roads.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on equipment.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Road Maintenance

Snow Removal

Job description

Notice: Due to scheduled IT maintenance, online forms will be unavailable from June 6–10. While the Wheatland County Maps webpage will remain accessible, Assessment Information within the maps will be unavailable during this time.

Description

Job Number:

P25-17

Position Summary:

As a member of the Public Works Team, the Truck Driver/Equipment Operator operates the water truck, mulcher, and other heavy equipment, ensuring that roadways are accessible, safe and in good condition.

The Truck Driver/Equipment Operator may provide back-up support within the Public Works Operations as required.

Responsibilities

• Haul and apply water to roads to provide dust control.
• Work with the Reclamation Grader Operator to mulch and repair road surfaces.
• Be a part of the on-call highway plow rotation during the winter months.
• Report any dangerous or unsafe road conditions.
• Perform all daily safety and maintenance checks.
• Perform general care and maintenance of all equipment being used; notify the Foreman of any repairs required.
• Maintain a clean, organized and secure work area.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable Wheatland County policies and bylaws.
• Ensure compliance with OH&S including attendance at safety meetings, being properly trained in OH&S related topics, and ensuring work is completed in a safe manner.
• Appropriately, and in a timely manner complete administrative tasks when required.
• Relate to and communicate with co-workers, management, customers and vendors sincerely, clearly, tactfully, promptly and courteously; respond to inquiries and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Perform tasks, consistent with the position, including special projects / assignments, as may be required on an ad hoc basis.

Qualifications

• Experience working with heavy equipment including equipment maintenance and storage procedures
• Experience and knowledge of road construction, snow removal and maintenance

Working Conditions:

• (Approximately) April – November (Summer Season) – Monday to Friday; 50 regular hours/week;
• (Approximately) December – March (Winter Season) – Monday to Friday; 40 regular hours/week;
• Standby hours for snow plowing on weekends between October to April may be required.