Equipment Operators

2 weeks ago

Truro, Canada Province of Nova Scotia Full time

**Department**:Public Works

**Location**:Multiple Locations

**Type of Employment**:Winter Works Period

**Union Status**:CUPE - NSPG

**Closing Date**:13-Mar-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

**About Us**:
Maintaining our Provincial 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.

If you enjoy operating Heavy Equipment, are looking for flexible work, and seeking your next opportunity where you will directly contribute to the safety of our province, we want to hear from you.

**Primary Accountabilities**:
As the Equipment Operator, your role 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. You will also 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 assets. As you will be required to complete daily logs and inspection reports, both reading and writing comprehension is necessary.

You are flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working in adverse weather conditions. As part of our team, you bring professionalism and hold a high standard for client service.

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 assets. As you will be required to complete daily logs and inspection reports, both reading and writing comprehension is necessary.

You are flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working in adverse weather conditions. As part of our team, you bring professionalism and hold a high standard for client service.

**Benefits**:
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

**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 are ten (10) opportunities available based out of:

- Zone 14 (Bible Hill) (Bible Hill Base) (5 Positions)
- Zone 14 (Bible Hill) (Brookfield Base) (2 Positions)
- Zone 16 (Londonderry) (Londonderry Base) (1 Position)
- Zone 15 (Tatamagouche) (Tatamagouche Base) (2 Positions)

This opportunity is for a 17-week Winter Works Period position. Applicants who are successful in a Winter Works Period opportunity are always required to be available and guaranteed a minimum ninety (90) hours for every two calendar weeks during the Winter Works period.

For all employees on the Winter Wage Guarantee, the regular hourly rate will include a winter premium per hour throughout the Winter Works period.

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.

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**Pay Grade**:_ _EQP OPER

**Salary Range**:_ _$23.65 - $23.65 Hourly

**Employment Equity Statement**:
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