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Equipment Operator 4 - Roads

City of Red Deerabout 1 month ago
Red Deer, AB
CA$33 - CA$35/hour
Mid Level
Temporary
Full-time

About the role

Do you have a valid Class 3 Driver's License with Q endorsement with Grader Operator experience?

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting to fill four (4) temporary full-time Equipment Operator 4 positions for the Roads section. The Equipment Operator 4 will be responsible to operate large heavy power-driven construction equipment (e.g. medium/large dozers, graders, backhoes) in a safe and efficient manner. Check, adjust and perform minor maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Five years of experience in related construction activities, to provide skill in the operation of assigned equipment and knowledge of the methods and materials used in Road construction.
  • Grader Operator experience is required.
  • Knowledge of the operating characteristics, functions and capabilities of assigned equipment and of required maintenance and adjustments. (e.g. obtained through on-the-job training or completion of courses – such as Keyano College).
  • Valid Alberta Class 3, preferably Class 1, Driver's License with a "Q" endorsement.
  • Completion of courses in defensive driving, traffic rules and regulations, safety and first aid or equivalent.
  • Ability to operate equipment to the required level of skill, to use various hand tools associated with equipment operation and maintenance and manual work.
  • Ability to cooperate with colleagues as a team, to understand and follow instructions and to provide guidance and instructions as required.
  • Ability to work accurately to required grades and specifications
  • Ability to work with some independence.

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration:

$33.70 to $35.68 per hour

Hours of Work:

80 hours biweekly as scheduled; some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.

Additional Information:

The term of this position is anticipated to be approximately 4 months with the possibility of an extension.

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

About City of Red Deer

Government Administration
1001-5000

Red Deer is a city in central Alberta, Canada. It is located near the midpoint of the Calgary–Edmonton Corridor and is surrounded by Red Deer County. With a recorded population of 100,418 in the Canada 2016 census, Red Deer became the third Alberta city to surpass 100,000 people. The city is located in aspen parkland, a region of rolling hills that is home to oil, grain, and cattle production. It is a centre for oil and agriculture distribution, and the surrounding region is a major centre for petrochemical production.