Winter Equipment Operators

2 months ago

Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:Multiple Locations

**Zone**: 12, 13 and 17

**Type of Employment**:Spare Classification

**Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG

**Closing Date**:07-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is being posted.

**About Us**:
We are currently hiring for **Spare Winter Equipment Operators in Halifax East **at the following bases: Spry Bay (Zone 12), Middle Musquodoboit (Zone 13) and Chezzetcook (Zone 17). Work may be available at any of these locations.

**About Our Opportunity**:
Once all training hours are complete, spare operators are called in on an "as needed” basis and paid for hours worked or may be eligible for full-time hours. In this case, you are placed on a 90-hour wage schedule and guaranteed a minimum 90 hours of pay per biweekly period, including a premium of $0.95 per hour for the duration of the winter season.

You are responsible for operating snow removal equipment such as snowplows, graders, and loaders. This includes general maintenance of the equipment, pre-and-post trip inspections, and daily logs. You may also be required to perform other work, such as maintaining signs, road surface repairs and traffic control.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
Two years of experience or an acceptable equivalency of education, training, and relevant experience.

Minimum of Class III license with air brake endorsement.

Reading and writing skills are required to understand department documentation and to complete daily logs, inspection reports, etc.

The following is not required but considered helpful:

- A professional driving course from a recognized truck driving training facility
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical skills
- Training completed at any accredited heavy/commercial equipment training institute
- Previous experience driving a manual transmission, operating trucks with salt and plow equipment, and/or knowledge of salt spreading systems

You are flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working in all weather conditions. You are respectful and understand the value of good customer service. You will be working around environmental hazards, various traffic conditions and occasional work performed in a mechanical environment.

**Additional Information**:
**Pay Grade**: EQP OPER

**Salary Range**: $23.65** **Hourly

**Employment Equity Statement**:

  • Winter Equipment Operators

    2 weeks ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Works **Location**:Multiple Locations **Zone**: 12, 13 and 17 **Type of Employment**:Spare Classification **Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG **Closing Date**:14-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian...

  • Winter Equipment Operators

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Works **Location**:Multiple Locations **Zone**: 21 and 22 **Type of Employment**:Spare Classification **Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG **Closing Date**:04-Oct-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian...

  • Winter Operations Manager

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    {"Job Title": "Winter Foreman", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Winter Foreman to join our team at Webber Infrastructure Management Canada Limited. As a Winter Foreman, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects.Responsibilities:*...

  • Winter Operations Manager

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    {"Job Title": "Winter Foreman", "Job Summary": "We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Winter Foreman to join our team at Webber Infrastructure Management Canada Limited. As a Winter Foreman, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects.Responsibilities:*...

  • Winter Operations Supervisor

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is responsible for overseeing winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects. The successful candidate will have experience as a Foreman/Crew Supervisor in a related industry and road construction projects.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and control winter operations projectsConduct quality inspections and...

  • Winter Operations Supervisor

    4 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is responsible for overseeing winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects. The successful candidate will have experience as a Foreman/Crew Supervisor in a related industry and road construction projects.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and control winter operations projectsConduct quality inspections and...

  • Winter Equipment Operators

    5 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Works **Location**:Multiple Locations **Zone**: 21 and 22 **Type of Employment**:Spare Classification **Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG **Closing Date**:20-Dec-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian...

  • Winter Equipment Operators

    5 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Works **Location**:Multiple Locations **Zone**: 18 and 23 **Type of Employment**:Spare Classification **Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG **Closing Date**:28-Nov-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian...

  • Winter Operations Supervisor

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is responsible for overseeing winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects. The successful candidate will have experience as a Foreman/Crew Supervisor in a related industry and road construction projects.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and control winter operations projectsConduct quality inspections and...

  • Winter Operations Supervisor

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is responsible for overseeing winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects. The successful candidate will have experience as a Foreman/Crew Supervisor in a related industry and road construction projects.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and control winter operations projectsConduct quality inspections and...

  • Winter Equipment Operators

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Works **Location**:Multiple Locations **Zone**: 21 and 22 **Type of Employment**:Spare Classification **Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG **Closing Date**:20-Sep-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian...

  • Winter Equipment Operators

    5 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Department**:Public Works **Location**:Multiple Locations **Zone**: 12, 13 and 17 **Type of Employment**:Spare Classification **Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG **Closing Date**:20-Dec-23 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian...

  • Winter Operations Manager

    3 weeks ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is responsible for overseeing winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects. The successful candidate will have experience as a Foreman/Crew Supervisor in a related industry and road construction projects.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and control winter operations projectsConduct quality inspections and...

  • Winter Operations Manager

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is responsible for overseeing winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects. The successful candidate will have experience in supervising crews and managing projects, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and control winter operations projects to ensure...

  • Winter Operations Manager

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is responsible for overseeing winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects. The successful candidate will have experience in supervising crews and managing projects, with a strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan, organize, and control winter operations projects to ensure...

  • Equipment Operator

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Equipment Operator to join our team at Webber for the seasonal period of October to April. As a key member of our road maintenance team, you will be responsible for operating heavy equipment to maintain and repair highways, roads, and other surfaces.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate snow removal and...

  • Equipment Operator

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Equipment Operator to join our team at Webber for the seasonal period of October to April. As a key member of our road maintenance team, you will be responsible for operating heavy equipment to maintain and repair highways, roads, and other surfaces.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate snow removal and...

  • Winter Maintenance Coordinator

    1 month ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is responsible for overseeing winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects. The successful candidate will have experience in project management, quality control, and team supervision.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning and Execution: Develop and implement project plans, ensuring compliance with company policies...

  • Winter Maintenance Coordinator

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Webber Full time

    Job SummaryThis role is responsible for overseeing winter operations, ensuring the safe and timely completion of projects. The successful candidate will have experience in project management, quality control, and team supervision.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Planning and Execution: Develop and implement project plans, ensuring compliance with company policies...

  • Winter Emera Oval Supervisor

    2 months ago

    Halifax, Canada Halifax Regional Municipality Full time

    **Job Posting** The Supervisor will assist the Community Recreation Coordinator with daily supervision of programs and events held at the Emera Oval and winter festival site. The Supervisor will be managing staff; skating instructors, program staff, and volunteers for the delivery of daily skating programs and events held at the Emera Oval. The Supervisor...