Heavy Equipment Operator Stewart Crossing

2 days ago

Stewart BC, Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, BC; British Columbia, Canada Government of Yukon Full-time

Operate graders and heavy equipment for Yukon highways from Stewart Crossing, supporting safe public travel through skilled transportation maintenance.

Government of Yukon’s Highways and Public Works seeks a Heavy Equipment Operator II for its Transportation team. This permanent full-time position supports highway, recreational road, airstrip, and facility construction and maintenance across Yukon. Experience with graders, dump trucks, loaders, or similar equipment is required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate graders, tractor trailers, and light equipment
  • Support highway and recreational road maintenance
  • Maintain airstrips and other Yukon facilities
  • Perform minor equipment servicing and maintenance
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections

Requirements:

  • Experience operating graders and varied heavy equipment
  • Experience greasing, adjusting brakes, and changing filters
  • Yukon Class 3 licence with air endorsement
  • Obtain Class 1 licence within six months
  • Pass TMB competency assessment and obtain dangerous goods certification

Apply heavy equipment operation, servicing, and safety skills while maintaining essential Yukon transportation routes across changing conditions.

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