Equipment Operator III, Permanent Full-Time

Employment Opportunity

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III, PERMANENT FULL-TIME

Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches

We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.

Purpose of the position

The position will be responsible for (but not limited to):

• Operates medium sized equipment on several different levels of projects and roads during all seasons
• Conducts pre-operational checks and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Ensures site is maintained to standard, completing daily clean up/maintenance, i.e. snow removal, pothole patching, road signs, facility upkeep
• Works with contractors on work sites, at times providing general project direction and support
• Safely loads and hauls equipment to various locations; backs up a trailer, etc.
• Performs manual labour.
• Performs administrative, safety, and other duties as required
• Participates in on call rotation.
• Performance Airport Maintenance Operations.
• Experience working in a safety sensitive environment is an asset.

Want to be a part of our County team?

Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 Diploma
• 4 to 6 years previous experience operating heavy equipment. Experience plowing snow with a Grader is an asset.
• Class 3 Drivers License. Class 1 Driver's License is considered an asset
• 4 to 6 years related experience operating heavy equipment
• Training in project management is considered an asset
• Have or willing to obtain:
• • Air Brake Endorsement
• Fire Extinguisher Training
• First Aid
• Operator Safety for Picker Truck
• Overhead Crane
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• WHIMIS
• Must submit a Drivers Abstract, Criminal Record Check, and Medical Assessment all satisfactory to Lac La Biche County.

If this sounds like you, please proceed with your application

For more information regarding specific position responsibilities and required abilities/ qualifications, please refer to the attached job description (if applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, the full Job Description will be available once you start your application process)

Position details

• Permanent full-time position
• Hours: 40 hours per week(days, evenings and weekends); call rotation. May be additional hours for emergencies or special projects.
• Salary range: $65,873.60 to $92, $31.67 to $44.29 hourly) based on experience and level of certification
• Comprehensive benefit package: Sunlife extended health & dental benefits (100% employer paid), health/personal spending account, LAPP municipal pension plan, 15 days prorated vacation, 12 personal health leave days, various leaves to help work/life balance, training and development opportunities, active social committee, green initiative committee and Focus Indigenous Committee.

Competition Number: 57-EQO-25

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.

If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link:

Applications received may be considered for other positions in the same classification within six months of receipt.

We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.