Closing Feb 6 (12pm) – SA3 Equipment Operator II (Maintenance Grader)

At Special Areas, we deliver the municipal services our residents depend on, from grading roads to potable water to emergency and enforcement. We manage over 2.5 million acres of public lands, supporting our ratepayers through the administration of community pastures and leasing public lands for grazing and cultivation. We work with partners in the region to support economic development and rural stabilization, and we help visitors reconnect with the land and sky in our recreation areas and campgrounds

Where you will
work: Special Area No. 3 –  Oyen area

• Safely and effectively operate graders and other road equipment to perform tasks such as road maintenance, grading, and snow plowing.
• Move and grade earth, rock, gravel, or other materials using machine-specific controls and attachments to complete road maintenance tasks.
• Recognize existing and potential hazards by conducting field-level pre-job hazard analyses, inspecting equipment for safety issues, and assessing tasks before starting work.

Reporting, Equipment Service & Minor Repairs

• Perform mechanical inspections and routine servicing, including controls and operations, lubrication, and minor adjustments and maintain accurate records and ensure proper housekeeping of equipment and work areas.

• High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive experience operating a motor grader, or equivalent experience in an operational or service-related field. A combination of experience and training will be considered.
• Prior experience operating CAT 150 & 160M graders and/or John Deere 772GP & 872GP graders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact professionally using courtesy, tact, and discretion when addressing requests, complaints, and clarifications.
• Physical ability to perform required job duties, including lifting in excess of 50 lbs. and repeatedly entering and exiting equipment and trucks.

Preference to candidates possessing:

• Candidates holding a Class 3Q Alberta Driver’s License

• We value diverse experience and are committed to training the right candidate. If you have relevant skills and a strong commitment to public service, we encourage you to apply.
• Designated safety sensitive position and mandatory pre-employment drug testing will be required on all newly hired employees.

• Annual Salary Range $70,583 – $78,070 depending upon relevant certifications, education, skills and experience
• Permanent full-time employees receive competitive pay, access to a full range of benefits, and participation in the Public Service Pension Plan

• Human Resources – 403-854-5604