Heavy Equipment Operator

2 weeks ago


Fort St John, Canada Dawson Group Full time

**Dawson Road Maintenance // **Are you looking for a chance to be part of something big, something meaningful, something important? How about keeping our vital transportation infrastructure — our necessary roads, highways and bridges — safe for B.C. families and businesses

Dawson Road Maintenance operates a diverse fleet of specialized equipment using the latest in technology, including GPS-tracking backed by real-time weather forecasts. From winter snow to avalanches, mud slides or washouts, we work hard to make sure our highways are open and safe for the travelling public.

In this role you will be a valued member of Dawson Road Maintenance, working in a temporary, full-time position of **Winter** **Equipment Operator**, reporting to the **Road Foreman**. This position requires an experienced operator to meet company production objectives and work within specified tolerances. There are vacancies currently in **Fort St. John, Fort Nelson, Hudson's Hope, Buick Creek, Rose Prairie, Cecil Lake, and Clayhurst, B.C.** and will require some travel throughout our great province.

**WHAT FORT ST. JOHN OFFERS**

Big city amenities, small-town feel - that’s what you’ll find living in Fort St. John.

Work hard, play hard. Companies such as Dawson Road Maintenance offer competitive wages and benefits. Once your day at the office is done, there are plenty of lakes and wilderness adventures waiting for you just past the city boundaries.

If the great outdoors aren’t your passion, Fort St. John has an underrated arts scene that has taken off following the completion of a 413-seat theatre, an art gallery and plenty of local dance, music and performance groups.

Winters can be longer in Fort St. John than other places, but the city has made an effort to increase indoor activities to keep families active and engaged during the winter months.

If you enjoy long summer days, you’ll love Fort St. John’s 18 hours of sunshine in the summer. Fort St. John is also a great location to view the northern lights during the nighttime.

**WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE**
- Must Prioritize safety of self and others in all aspects of the job
- Ability to efficiently operate heavy equipment in all weather conditions
- Operate heavy equipment on public roadways in a safe and appropriate manner
- Follow direction of the Superintendent and Foreman with regards to daily production schedule and activities
- Maintains a daily activity of work in progress and status of completion
- Maintain proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment
- Complete all work reports and maintenance logs

**WHAT YOU BRING**
- Minimum two (2) years of road maintenance and/or construction experience
- Valid Class 1 preferred, or 3 Drivers license is required
- Two (2) years commercial driving experience is an asset
- Experience in snow removal is considered an asset
- Knowledge of road construction materials, road construction processes and industry requirements
- Heavy Equipment Operating Certificate an asset
- Able to manage electronic reporting using tablets
- Minor equipment maintenance

**BENEFITS**

Looking to be a key member of a well-established family-owned company? Our core values include: People First, Integrity, Respect and Excellence and as such we are committed to providing an environment that supports the growth and effectiveness of our employees and the organization. You will work for a company that offers an excellent compensation package, pension, and medical benefits, as well as learning and long-term advancement opportunities.

**The Dawson Group is expanding our reach and need people like you to join us on our journey, and to help us continue safely connecting our communities.



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