Open Positions
Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for an Equipment Operator position. The primary location for this position will be in La Crete, however the individual may be required to work in other areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. This is a full-time unionized position with a 40 hour work week (8 hours per day) Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor (South), the successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Manual labour (i.e. shoveling snow/dirt);
- Maintenance and repair of signs, culverts, etc.;
- Snow removal, manual and equipment;
- The safe operation and minor maintenance of County equipment;
- Assisting with crack-filling; pavement patching;
- Some weekend or holiday work required; (Saturday & Sunday)
- Other duties as required.
Requirements for this position are:
- Valid Class 5 drivers’ license; Class 1 or 3 an asset;
- Two to three years’ experience operating equipment (i.e. loader, backhoe, tractor, skid steer, & lawn mower);
- Moderate physical strength and stamina;
- Mechanical knowledge of equipment would be an asset;
- Knowledge of road maintenance;
- Adequate verbal and written communication skills;
- Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check.
Wages: $29.61/hr. – $37.50/hr. Mackenzie County offers a Comprehensive Benefit Package.
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for Casual Equipment Operators. The primary locations for these positions will be in Fort Vermilion and La Crete, however the individuals may be required to work in other areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. These are unionized positions and the hours of work are on an as needed basis.
Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor (Fort Vermilion & La Crete), the successful applicants will be responsible for:
- Operate heavy equipment (grader) in a safe and appropriate manner and maintain proper awareness of one’s surroundings while operating grader on public roadways.
- Maneuver equipment with attached blades in successive movements across work areas in order to move rocks, vegetation or topsoil and to spread and level terrain.
- Checks grader daily to maintain efficient and safe operational status: Greasing, oil changes, routine equipment maintenance, and grader blade changes.
- Operate equipment in a manner that will not result in undue or unnecessary equipment breakdown, is capable of scraping roads in an efficient manner, blading roads to proper crown, and efficiently filling in the rough sections of roads.
- Maintenance and repair of signs, culverts, etc.;
- Assisting with crack-filling; pavement patching;
- Some weekend or holiday work may be required (Saturday & Sunday);
- Other duties as required.
Requirements for these positions are:
- Valid class 5 drivers’ license; class 1 or 3 an asset;
- Two to three years’ related experience;
- Mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment;
- Knowledge of the Mackenzie County road network;
- Moderate physical strength and stamina;
- Knowledge of road maintenance;
- Adequate verbal and written communication skills;
- Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check.
Wages: $33.47/hr. – $41.36/hr. As per the Collective Agreement, vacation pay will be calculated based on six percent (6%) of your earnings.
Competition will remain open until suitable candidates are found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for a General Maintenance Labourer seasonal position. The primary location for this position will be in Fort Vermilion, however the individuals may be required to work in other areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. This is a seasonal unionized position with a 40 hour work week (8 hours per day) Monday to Friday.
Reporting to the Director of Utilities, the successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Manual labour;
- Assist with maintenance and operation of water and sewer facilities;
- Manhole, hydrant and valve maintenance;
- Perform connections and disconnections to water services;
- Equipment maintenance and repairs;
- Investigate, read and repair water meters on a monthly basis;
- Other duties as required.
Requirements for this position are:
- Valid Class 5 drivers’ license;
- Moderate physical strength and stamina which includes heavy lifting, bending, twisting and squatting;
- Adequate verbal and written communication skills;
- Evidence of successfully passing a police Criminal Record Check;
- Preference will be given to university/college students.
Wage range: $21.49/hour – $24.04/hour
Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applying
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