Equipment Operator 2 - Roads

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting an Equipment Operator 2 to fill a permanent full-time position. This position will report to the Roads section of the Parks & Public Works Department and will be responsible to operate equipment such as Front-end Loader, Skid Steer, Roller/Packer, Tandem, other fleet vehicles and trailers in a safe and efficient manner. Check, adjust and perform minor maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment. Perform various labouring duties.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

• Grade 8 or equivalent.
• Completion of courses in defensive driving, traffic rules and regulations, safety and first aid or equivalent.
• One year experience in related construction activities, to provide skill in the operation of assigned equipment and knowledge of the methods and materials used in Roads maintenance.
• Knowledge of the operating characteristics, functions and capabilities of assigned equipment and of the required maintenance and adjustments (e.g. obtained through on-the-job training).
• Valid Class 3 Alberta Driver's License with a "Q" endorsement.
• Ability to operate equipment to the required level of skill and to use various hand tools associated with equipment operation and maintenance and labouring work.
• Ability to cooperate with colleagues as a team and to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to exert moderate physical effort (e.g. changing attachments, moving lengths of water hose, shovelling and other labouring activities).
• Ability to work in positions which may be cramped (e.g. in cab) and subject to vibrations (e.g. driving over rough ground).
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather and in conditions which may be noisy, dirty and occasionally wet or disagreeable (water or sewer leaks).

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration:

$33.13 to $34.87 per hour

Hours of Work:

80 hours biweekly as scheduled; evening, weekend, and shift work is required; occasional overtime when required.

• Summer Hours – 8 or 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (April through to end of October)
• Winter Hours – 10-hour rotating shifts (November through to end of March) with Winter Shift Adjustment (24/7)

We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.