Equipment Operator
5 months ago
**Department**:Public Works
**Location**:MCLELLAN'S BROOK
**Zone**: 10
**Type of Employment**:Year Round
**Union Status**: CUPE - NSPG
**Closing Date**:05-Mar-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 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.
**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 is one (1) position in Zone 10 (New Glasgow) at McLellan's Brook base.
This opportunity is for a 52-week, Year-Round position - the duties of which are full time and continuous in nature.
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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