Equipment Operator I

**Requisition ID**:1824
**Affiliation**: CUPE Municipal
**Position Type**: Temporary Full Time
**Fixed Term Duration**:Approximately three (3) months
**Number of Openings**:1
**Bi-weekly Working Hours**: 84 hours bi-weekly
**Department/ Branch**: Public Works, Rural Operations
**Job Location**:Anzac (Rural)
**Pay Level**:PL10
**Rate*: $** 44.08
**COLA**:Bi-Weekly - $480
**Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy)**:02/04/2023
**Posting Type**:Internal and External**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**:
Under general supervision, operate assigned equipment involved in the distribution, collection, and disposal of water, wastewater, and waste management in the region.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Operate related heavy equipment used in the excavation, maintenance, and repair of potable and wastewater systems.
- Operate related heavy equipment used in waste management and recycling operations.
- Assist in the repair and maintenance of potable and wastewater systems.
- Maintain daily operation equipment log detailing condition of equipment, perform minor servicing, and report maintenance problems to supervisory roles.
- Assist in locating underground utilities.
- Read and interpret underground blueprints.
- Deal with the public in a polite manner.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and fuelled.
- Review pre-excavation checks with Equipment Operator II, Pipe Man and Labourer.
- Undertake standby service on a rotating basis as required and reside within the municipality during that time with ability to respond within one (1) hour.
- Perform general labour duties and other related duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**:

- Must be able to read and interpret underground water and sewer blueprints and identify hazardous waste symbols and signs.
- Effective communication skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of good safety procedures.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- Grade twelve (12) or equivalent (GED), combined with one (1) year experience in operating related heavy equipment associated with water and sewer systems (I.e. high velocity jet rodder, combination vacuum truck, wet vacuum truck, high pressure/steamer truck, backhoe (front loader only), loader to 4.5 cubic yard, skid steer, tandem dump trucks, compressors, mobile pumps, self-propelled compactor vibratory/static, potable water truck).
- Must obtain Alberta Environment Certification in Water Distribution Level I and/or Wastewater Collection Level I within two (2) years of hire date.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**:

- Ability to provide a Criminal Record Check for review and acceptance.
- A valid Class Three (3) Operator’s License is required as incumbent will be required to operate a personal or municipal vehicle for business use on a regular basis.
- Q-endorsement (Air Brakes) is required.
- A valid Class One (1) Operator’s License is an asset.
- Equipment field testing and/or competency testing will be required as part of the interview evaluation.
- Must be willing to work outside in all conditions.
- Immunizations are strongly recommended for work in unsanitary conditions.
- Must be medically and physically able to perform all duties of the position on an ongoing basis.
- Ability to work a rotating shift that includes holidays, evening/night shift, and weekends.

**SAFETY**:
As an employee of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, the incumbent is responsible for understanding and actively participating in the RMWB’s health and safety management system, including all policies, practices, procedures, as well as properly utilizing all control measures including the required use of personal protective equipment. All employees must take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of themselves and others, as well as immediately report any concerns, near misses, incidents, and hazardous conditions to their supervisor.

**To apply: Please visit our website at jobs.rmwb.ca**

**We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those individuals