Equipment Operator (Winter Works Period) (Antigonish) (4 Positions)

**Competition # :** 50403 **Department:** Public Works **Location:** ANTIGONISH **Zone:** 8 **Type of Employment:** Winter Works Period **Union Status:** CUPE - NSPG **Closing Date:** 22-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is being posted. **Please quote the competition number and the Zone you are applying for as noted above on your application.** **About Us** ------------ Maintaining our Provincial Infrastructure is no small job. The Department of Public Works supports Nova Scotia’s 23,000 kilometers of roads and highways and 4,100 bridges. If you enjoy operating Heavy Equipment, are looking for flexible work, and seeking your next opportunity where you will directly contribute to the safety of our province, we want to hear from you. **Primary Accountabilities** ---------------------------- As the Equipment Operator, your role is primarily responsible for operating snow removal equipment such as snow- plows, graders, and loaders. General maintenance of the equipment, pre-and-post trip inspections, and completion of daily logs is also required. You will also assist with construction and maintenance work such as maintaining traffic control signs, road surface repairs, general maintenance, and traffic control. **Qualifications and Experience** --------------------------------- To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum Class III license with air brake endorsement and be declared competent as an OPTP (One Person Truck Plow) operator by the Department of Public Works. Knowledge of hydraulic systems and a mechanical aptitude are considered assets. Previous experience operating trucks with salt and plow equipment, a Class I license, and knowledge of salt spreading systems are also considered assets. As you will be required to complete daily logs and inspection reports, both reading and writing comprehension is necessary. You are flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working in adverse weather conditions. As part of our team, you bring professionalism and hold a high standard for client service. You will be assessed on the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: practical driving test on a tandem truck, written examination, interview, and reference checks. **Benefits** ------------ Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. **Working Conditions** ---------------------- You will be working in all types of weather conditions, environmental hazards, traffic conditions, occasional work performed in a mech