Job Description

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 is seeking to fill one (1) permanent full-time

Light

Equipment Operator

position based out of the Wetaskiwin Shop. Reporting to the Public Works Operations Foreman, the successful candidate will be required to perform road maintenance and construction work activities involving the operation of various forms of construction equipment, motor vehicles and specialized tools that includes light to medium trucks, skid steer, backhoe, boom truck, packers and hand tools.

This is a physically demanding position and the candidate will need to be physically fit in order to undertake various activities that include lifting and strenuous work at times. Hours of work are typically a 10-hour workday commencing at 7:00 a.m., or as required.

Required Skills:

Hold a Class 5 license with a clean driver's abstract; a Class 3 license with Air Endorsement is preferred; Be able to work independently with minimum supervision; Be physically fit to meet the demands of operating various tools and equipment and working outdoors in extreme conditions; Demonstrate an excellent aptitude for equipment maintenance and care; Experience in operating light equipment; and Participate and actively promote the County's safe work practices and procedures and commit to delivering quality workmanship and efficiencies.
The County of Wetaskiwin offers a strong corporate culture with the salary to be in accordance with the International Union of Operating Engineers Collective Agreement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.08-$34.53 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wetaskiwin, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

equipment operation: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person