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Job Description
The Opportunity:
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting an Equipment Operator 2 to fill a permanent full-time position. This position will report to the Roads section of the Parks & Public Works Department and will be responsible to operate equipment such as Front-end Loader, Skid Steer, Roller/Packer, Tandem, other fleet vehicles and trailers in a safe and efficient manner. Check, adjust and perform minor maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment. Perform various labouring duties.
As our preferred candidate, you will have:
Grade 8 or equivalent.
Completion of courses in defensive driving, traffic rules and regulations, safety and first aid or equivalent.
One year experience in related construction activities, to provide skill in the operation of assigned equipment and knowledge of the methods and materials used in Roads maintenance.
Knowledge of the operating characteristics, functions and capabilities of assigned equipment and of the required maintenance and adjustments (e.g. obtained through on-the-job training).
Valid Class 3 Alberta Driver's License with a "Q" endorsement.
Ability to operate equipment to the required level of skill and to use various hand tools associated with equipment operation and maintenance and labouring work.
Ability to cooperate with colleagues as a team and to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exert moderate physical effort (e.g. changing attachments, moving lengths of water hose, shovelling and other labouring activities).
Ability to work in positions which may be cramped (e.g. in cab) and subject to vibrations (e.g. driving over rough ground).
Ability to work outside in all types of weather and in conditions which may be noisy, dirty and occasionally wet or disagreeable (water or sewer leaks).
Affiliation:
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417
Remuneration:
$33.13 to $34.87 per hour
Hours of Work:
80 hours biweekly as scheduled; evening, weekend, and shift work is required; occasional overtime when required.
Summer Hours – 8 or 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (April through to end of October)
Winter Hours – 10-hour rotating shifts (November through to end of March) with Winter Shift Adjustment (24/7)
We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting an Equipment Operator 2 to fill a permanent full-time position. This position will report to the Roads section of the Parks & Public Works Department and will be responsible to operate equipment such as Front-end Loader, Skid Steer, Roller/Packer, Tandem, other fleet vehicles and trailers in a safe and efficient manner. Check, adjust and perform minor maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment. Perform various labouring duties.
As our preferred candidate, you will have:
Grade 8 or equivalent.
Completion of courses in defensive driving, traffic rules and regulations, safety and first aid or equivalent.
One year experience in related construction activities, to provide skill in the operation of assigned equipment and knowledge of the methods and materials used in Roads maintenance.
Knowledge of the operating characteristics, functions and capabilities of assigned equipment and of the required maintenance and adjustments (e.g. obtained through on-the-job training).
Valid Class 3 Alberta Driver's License with a "Q" endorsement.
Ability to operate equipment to the required level of skill and to use various hand tools associated with equipment operation and maintenance and labouring work.
Ability to cooperate with colleagues as a team and to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exert moderate physical effort (e.g. changing attachments, moving lengths of water hose, shovelling and other labouring activities).
Ability to work in positions which may be cramped (e.g. in cab) and subject to vibrations (e.g. driving over rough ground).
Ability to work outside in all types of weather and in conditions which may be noisy, dirty and occasionally wet or disagreeable (water or sewer leaks).
Affiliation:
Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417
Remuneration:
$33.13 to $34.87 per hour
Hours of Work:
80 hours biweekly as scheduled; evening, weekend, and shift work is required; occasional overtime when required.
Summer Hours – 8 or 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (April through to end of October)
Winter Hours – 10-hour rotating shifts (November through to end of March) with Winter Shift Adjustment (24/7)
We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
