Seasonal Operator - Class 1 or 3, Fort St. John

Job summary

Operate heavy equipment to clear snow and ice from frozen roads to ensure traveler safety. Maintain daily activity logs, perform minor equipment maintenance, and follow the supervisor's production schedule.

Job details

Dawson Road Maintenance is looking for Seasonal Operators, holding a Class 1 or 3 license, who will skillfully navigate frozen roads, clearing snow and ice, along with other duties to ensure our roadways are safe for all travelers. In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a temporary, full-time position of Seasonal Operator, reporting to the Road Foreperson. This position requires an experienced operator to meet company production objectives and work within specified tolerances We are currently hiring in Fort St. John, Montney, Hudson's Hope, Rose Prairie & Buick Creek, Cecil Lake & Clayhurst, Fort Nelson, B.C. and may require some travel throughout our great province. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A FLY IN FLY OUT. What Success Looks Like Must prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job Work collaboratively with all team members to successfully complete tasks at hand, and other day to day duties to keep our roads and service area safe and clean Ability to perform unskilled manual work requiring little previous training or experience but involving physical effort Operate heavy equipment in all weather conditions, on public roadways in a safe and appropriate manner Follow direction of the Supervisor regarding daily production schedule and activities Maintains a daily activity of work in progress and status of completion Maintain proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment Complete all work reports and maintenance logs What You Bring Minimum two (2) years of road maintenance and/or construction experience Valid Class 1 preferred, or 3 Drivers license is required Two (2) years commercial driving experience is an asset Experience in snow removal is considered an asset Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate an asset Able to manage electronic reporting using tablets Minor equipment maintenance Benefits Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Excellence and Respect and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities. Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities. Apply now to start a conversation!

What you’ll do

Operate heavy equipment to clear snow and ice from frozen roads to ensure traveler safety. Maintain daily activity logs, perform minor equipment maintenance, and follow the supervisor's production schedule.

Requirements

Requires a valid Class 1 or 3 driver's license and at least two years of road maintenance or construction experience. Experience in snow removal and a Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate are considered assets.

Benefits

• Compensation Package • Pension • Medical Benefits • Learning Opportunities • Long-term Advancement Opportunities

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Heavy Equipment Operation
• Snow Removal
• Road Maintenance
• Commercial Driving
• Electronic Reporting
• Equipment Maintenance
• Safety Compliance
• Road Construction

Job areas

• Transportation
• Construction
• Trades
• Logistics
• Security & Safety