Heavy Equipment Operator

• Vacuum Eductor Truck
• Tandem Axle Water Truck

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Position Responsibilities

The main duties for these positions include plowing snow on priority roadways with a team of graders and loaders maintaining safe passage of traffic.

Heavy Equipment Operator (EOII)

Operates And Is Responsible For The Following

• Motor Grader with attachments
• Tandem Plow Truck with Sand/Salt spreader and attachments including Wing
• Front End Loader with attachments
• Backhoe Loader
• Bidirectional Flail Mowers
• Snow Blowers (Min 7’ width)
• Self Propelled Asphalt Paver
• Vacuum Eductor Truck
• Line Painting Unit
• Broce Broom
• Tandem Axle Water Truck
• Aerial Lift or Bucket Truck (>35 feet extension)
• Other similar equipment
• Other duties as assigned
• Street Sweeper (3 cubic yards and over)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Alberta Driver’s License (Class 3 with Air Brakes Endorsement).
• Ability to work on shifts that supply 24/7 coverage during winter operations.
• 2 years experience operating equipment of similar size.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will also have:

• Valid Alberta Drivers License
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a Motor Grader, Street Sweeper, and Loader
• Experience in all aspects of Sweeping Operations, Gravel Roads Operations, Asphalt Operations and Snow Removal Operations.
• Ability to work shifts

Assets Related To This Position Includes

• Knowledge of other Transportation Crews duties.
• Certification in First Aid and WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to become skilled at operating other equipment as required.
• The Transportation Department is a multi-task weather dependent department. The successful candidate may be required to perform other duties as required on a day to day basis. May be required to participate in standby rotation.
• Equipment operator test will be part of application processes.

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Salary of $38.87 per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.