Heavy Equipment Operator

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Engineering & Transportation Services Department islooking for a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator to join the team.

The main duties for these positions include plowing snow on priority roadways with a team of graders and loaders maintaining safe passage of traffic.

Operates and is responsible for the following:

• Motor Grader with attachments
• Tandem Plow Truckwith Sand/Salt spreader and attachments including Wing
• Front End Loader with attachments
• Backhoe Loader
• Bidirectional Flail Mowers
• Snow Blowers (Min7’ width)
• Line Painting Unit
• Broce Broom
• Other similar equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Street Sweeper (3cubic yards and over)

• Valid Alberta Driver’s License (Class 3 with Air Brakes Endorsement).
• Ability to work onshifts that supply 24/7 coverage during winter operations.
• 2 years experience operating equipment of similar size.

The successful applicant will also have:

• Valid Alberta Drivers License
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a Motor Grader, Street Sweeper, and Loader
• Experience in all aspects of Sweeping Operations, Gravel Roads Operations, Asphalt Operations andSnow Removal Operations.
• Ability to work shifts

• Knowledge of other
  
  Transportation Crews duties.
• Certification in First Aid and WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• High School Diplomaor equivalency.
• Ability to become skilled at operating other equipment as required.
• The Transportation Department is a multi-task weather dependent department. The successful candidate may be required to perform other duties as required on a day to daybasis. May be required to participate in standby rotation.
• Equipment operator test will be part of application processes.

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Salary of $38.87 perthe CUPE Collective Agreement.

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application.

Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we areunable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However,if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.