Equipment Operator Ii, Casual

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Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, this position is responsible for operating heavy equipment for the repair and maintenance of roads, streets, and sidewalks. This position will also provide coverage for Equipment Operator I for the collection and removal of waste refuse and recycling as required. This position will have exceptional customer service skills when interacting with the public while operating heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner.

**WORK RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to: street sweepers, loaders, tandem trucks, snow ploughs, sanders, backhoes, vac units, graders, and other related equipment
- Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of heavy equipment
- Complete pre
- and post-trip inspections and other required record keeping for equipment maintenance and safety purposes
- Summer Related Activities:

- Perform street sweeping, pothole patching, street sign placement, storm water management, and catch basin replacement repairs
- Winter Related Activities:

- Perform snowploughing, loading sanding material into trucks, street sanding, hauling sand and gravel
- May be required to rotate on standby with other Department staff
- Perform housekeeping and general labour duties as required
- Undertake other duties as assigned
- May be assigned a role within the Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) for Disaster Services

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience operating heavy equipment in a municipal work environment is preferred
- Preference for a Mobile Equipment Operation Ticket
- Knowledge of the _Occupational Health and Safety Act_ (OH&S) and _Regulations_ requirements to perform work in accordance with all aspects of health and safety
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Satisfactory background screening is required for this position including a Criminal Record Check
- A Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement with a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract

**SKILLS & ABILITIES**
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate a commitment to continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Accept new challenges and assignments
- Demonstrate a safety focused approach in performing work
- Proven problem-solving skills and flexibility to adapt to rescheduled assignments
- Overcome obstacles, pressure, difficult situations, and conflicting priorities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders
- Able to work independently
- Able to work as a dependable team member
- Provide training to others on the safe usage and competency of equipment

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

Details pertaining to the physical demands of the position can be found in the Physical Demands Analysis and Job Hazard Assessment with Health & Safety.

**Hours**

Work weekdays and occasionally respond to and assist with safety related after hour calls during evenings and/or weekends. Commit to an on-call schedule by responding to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

**Physical Effort**

Operation and use of required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; physical endurance to complete laborious tasks and operate machinery for extended periods of time; able to perform heavy and manual lifting, bending, reaching of materials, pushing and pulling, and frequent standing and walking.

**Travel**

Significant travel under various road and weather conditions responding to emergency weather and utility interruptions. Must maintain alertness and respond appropriately using defensive driving skills in various conditions (traffic, weather, distractions).

**Work Environment**

Exposure to work environments where workers may be exposed to significant hazards such as in inspection/repairs of reservoirs, elevated work locations, confined spaces (limited access), sewer flushing, proximity to fire/explosion, exposure to ammonia, asbestos, etc. Work performed in equipment repair or maintenance in the shop yard environment entails controlled access. Limited exposure to the public.

**HEALTH & SAFETY**

Ensure the Town of Hinton health and safety policies, procedures, directives, and safe work practices are followed in accordance with the _Occupational Health and Safety Act_ and _Regulations._

**Job Types**: Permanent, Casual

**Salary**: $37.69-$41.04 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person