Equipment Operator

3 weeks ago

Guysborough, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:GUYSBOROUGH

**Zone**: 7

**Type of Employment**:Summer Works Period

**Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG

**Closing Date**:30-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 Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is being posted.

**About Us**:
Maintaining our Provincial Built Infrastructure is no small job.

The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges.

We are currently recruiting for Equipment Operators. If you are flexible, possess experience operating Heavy Equipment, and seeking an opportunity to directly contribute to the safety of our roads and highways, we want to hear from you.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
Weather in Nova Scotia is challenging and ever changing. As an Equipment Operator, your role is pivotal in helping the public arrive safely to their destination.

During the Summer Works Period, this position is primarily responsible for operating summer maintenance equipment such as trucks, tractors, graders and loaders. Some of this equipment will also have various attachments for maintenance activities. During the Winter Works Period, this position is primarily responsible for operating snow removal equipment such as snow-plows, graders and loaders. General maintenance of the equipment, pre-and-post trip inspections, and completion of daily logs is also required.

Throughout the year and depending on provincial needs, you will also be required to assist with construction and maintenance work such as:

- Maintaining traffic control signs;
- Road surface repairs;
- General maintenance; and
- Traffic control.

**Qualifications and Experience**:
To be eligible, applicants must be declared competent as an OPTP (One Person Truck Plow) operator by the Department of Public Works.

Knowledge of hydraulic systems and a mechanical aptitude are considered assets. Previous experience operating trucks with salt and plow equipment, a Class I license, and knowledge of salt spreading systems are also considered.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

**Working Conditions**:
You will be working in all types of weather conditions, environmental hazards, traffic conditions, occasional work performed in a mechanical environment occasioned by smoke and fumes. Expected to work in above normal noise, dust and vibrations.

**Additional Information**:
There is one (1) opportunity available based out of:

- Zone 7 (Guysborough) (1 Position)

These opportunities are for a twenty-one (21) week position, commencing the 3rd Monday in May of each year.

You will be assessed on the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: practical driving test on a tandem truck, written examination, interview, and reference checks.

**What We Offer**:

- Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
- Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
- Countless Career Paths.

**Pay Grade**: EQP OPER

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

**Employment Equity Statement**:

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