Operator 2 - Parks and Transportation

1 week ago

Wetaskiwin, Canada City of Wetaskiwin Full time

Join our team

Operator ll
Municipal Services
Full Time | Permanent
Competition No. MS-24-13

The City of Wetaskiwin
Welcome to the home of possibility Do you want to be a part of a different kind of local government? We are a diverse, and eager team that knows it can be done better and we are doing it Wetaskiwin is a collaborative and inclusive place where we share ideas for making things better; and turn these ideas into actionable plans. Our values are Trust, Resourcefulness, and Integrity. Here we cultivate well-being through our team’s dedication to building positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships.

Located only 35 minutes south of Edmonton and 55 minutes north of Red Deer, the City of Wetaskiwin provides all the amenities and quality of life of an urban-rural center.

The Opportunity
Are you an experienced and dedicated Operator with a can-do attitude? Do you have strong communication skills, and top-notch customer service skills? Do you enjoy working with a team? If so, then this could be the role for you Reporting to the Parks & Transportation Supervisor, the Operator II is an important part of the team, playing a fundamental role in the maintenance of the City’s assets and infrastructure to enhance the safety and quality of life for our citizens and overall community well-being.

**Responsibilities**:

- Operate a variety of equipment, including but not limited to: skid steers, line-painter, backhoes, sweepers, graders, tandem trucks, sweepers, excavators, loaders, vacuum truck, self-propelled and or self-riding lawn mowers, chainsaws, and small power tools.
- Maintain, operate, and repair parks and open spaces, trails, outdoor sports facilities, green spaces, and the city cemeteries (weeding, watering, seeding etc.).
- Maintain, operate, and repair traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, roads, lanes, sidewalks, and trails.
- Responsible for snow and ice control, snow removal and sanding on roads, trails, sidewalks, and parking lots.
- Maintenance, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Clean and carry out minor repairs to shops, yards, buildings and contents, tools, equipment, and machines.
- Keep detailed accurate records and logs daily in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Shovel snow, as well as outdoor rink construction and maintenance.
- Work assignments will depend on the season and will vary between Parks and/or Transportation.

Education, Qualifications and Work Experience
- High School Diploma or GED.
- 2 years of relevant experience in Transportation or Parks operations. Previous municipal experience is considered an asset.
- A willingness to maintain and increase certifications.
- Strong interpersonal, customer service, oral, and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities.
- Standard First Aid and CPR, Defensive Driving, Temporary Work Zone Safety, Ground Disturbance Safety Training Level 1, Backhoe Certification, WHIMIS, Fall Arrest, IMSA Traffic Signal Tech 1, Work Zone Safety Tech, and Fall Arrest certifications are all assets.
- Possess and retain a valid class 3 driver’s license with Q endorsement.
- Heavy Equipment Operator Certification is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of road repair, snow and ice control, traffic control systems, landscaping, storm maintenance, turf management irrigation systems and cemetery operations.
- Strong equipment operating and maintenance skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, to work with internal departments, contractors, community members, and stakeholders.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite of tools, with the ability to use technology.
- Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations and the desire to contribute to a positive safety culture by adhering to all safety standards under OH&S and by compliance with all safe work practices, policies, directives, and procedures.
- Meet physical requirements, lifting of heavy goods and equipment up to 50lbs, standing and sitting for long periods of time, bending, kneeling, twisting etc., and working in all weather conditions.
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record check.
- Ability to provide a driver’s abstract that demonstrates safe and responsible driving behavior.

What We Offer
- Benefits (Include Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance).
- Pension through Local Authority Pension Plan (LAPP).
- Employee Family Assistance Program.
- 2 Personal Days per Year with Additional Anniversary Day Off.
- Opportunities for growth within the organization.

Application Deadline and Details

**How to Apply**:
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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