Projects Equipment Operator II (South) - La Crete

Mackenzie County is currently inviting applications for an Equipment Operator II position. The primary location for this position will be in La Crete; however, the individual may be required to work in other areas of the municipality as per operational requirements. This is a full-time unionized position with a 40 hour work week (8 hours per day) Monday to Friday. **Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor (South), the successful applicant will be** **responsible for:** * Operate heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner and maintain proper awareness of one’s surroundings while operating on public roadways. * Perform routine equipment maintenance to maintain efficient and safe operational status and report mechanical issues or safety concerns: Greasing, oil changes, and grader blade changes. * Operate equipment in a manner that will not result in undue or unnecessary equipment breakdown, is capable of grading roads in an efficient manner, blading roads to proper crown, and efficiently filling in the rough sections of roads. * Perform road maintenance activities such as grading, gravel road maintenance, snow plowing, sanding and ice control, crack-filling/sealing, pavement patching, pothole repairs, gravel placement, and general roadway upkeep * Some weekend or holiday work may be required (Saturday & Sunday); * Other duties as required. **Requirements for this position are:** * Valid class 5 drivers’ license; class 1 or 3 an asset; • Two to three years’ related experience; * Mechanical knowledge of heavy equipment; * Knowledge of the Mackenzie County road network; * Moderate physical strength and stamina; * Knowledge of road maintenance; * Adequate verbal and written communication skills; * Evidence of successfully passing a police *Criminal Record Check;* Wages: $33.47/hr. – $41.36/hr. Mackenzie County offers a comprehensive benefit package. *Competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Only those candidates* *selected for an interview will be contacted.* Sarah Martens, Human Resources Coordinator Mackenzie County Box 640, Fort Vermilion, AB T0H 1N0 Phone: 780.927.3718 Fax: 780.927.4266 Email: hr@mackenziecounty.com