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.
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