Class 1 Driver

The Municipal District of Spirit River No.133 Box 389 Spirit River, Alberta T0H 3G0 Telephone (780) 864-3500 E-mail: hr@mdspiritriver.ab.ca Job Title: Class 1 Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator Department: Public Works Reports to: Public Works Supervisor Position Type: Hourly Full-time Permanent Wage: $38.67 - $41.83 / hour To submit your resume or for inquiries, please email hr@mdspiritriver.ab.ca Opportunity will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. Job Overview The Class 1 Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator performs skilled manual labor and operates a variety of heavy equipment, highway tractors, excavators, and utility vehicles for the maintenance, construction, and repair of municipal infrastructure, roadways, and public property. This role also serves as a relief driver for municipal transit services on an as-needed basis. 1. Key Responsibilities Equipment Operation & Road Maintenance: Safe and proficient operation of municipal equipment, including:  Highway Tractors & Trailers: Hauling gravel, materials, heavy equipment, and municipal loads.  Excavators & Wheel Loaders: Earthmoving, ditching, culvert installation, material loading, and site preparation.  Light Duty & Utility Vehicles: Operating two-ton pickup trucks equipped with front snowplows and rear sanders for winter road clearing and de-icing. Perform winter road maintenance including snow plowing, sanding, clearing drifts, and ice control on municipal roads, intersections, and facility access points. Conduct routine grading, road surfacing, drainage maintenance, and road repair activities. Perform general manual labor related to road maintenance, sign repair, culvert cleaning, shop upkeep, and facility maintenance. Assist in emergency response efforts (e.g., severe weather events, flooding response, road obstructions). Safety & Compliance Adhere strictly to provincial occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations, traffic laws, and municipal safety policies. Secure all transport loads in compliance with National Safety Code (NSC) cargo securement standards. Participate in pre-job hazard assessments, tailgate safety meetings, and municipal training programs. Report any safety incidents or near miss incidents to a supervisor immediately. Adhere strictly to all Protection of Privacy Act legislation and Municipal District of Spirit River Privacy, Data Security, and Confidentiality policies and procedures. Equipment Care & Maintenance Complete daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections (circle checks). Ensure equipment or load is safely secured. Perform basic preventive maintenance, fluid top-offs, greasing, and cleaning of assigned equipment. Document and promptly report mechanical defects, hazards, or repair requirements to the shop/mechanics. Relief Transit Operations Operate municipal transit buses or vans as a relief driver when required, ensuring safe, punctual, and courteous transportation for passengers. Perform pre-trip and post-trip passenger area inspections, maintain driver logs, and assist passengers with accessibility or mobility needs as necessary. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Requirements 2.1 Certifications: Grade 12 Diploma Driver’s License: Valid Alberta Class 1 Driver’s License with Air Brake (Q) Endorsement. 2.2 Mandatory Requirements: Abstract: Clean or acceptable Commercial Driver’s Abstract (minimum 3 year record required at hire). First Aid: Current Standard First Aid certification with CPR Level C (or AED equivalent). Experience: Minimum two years tractor-tailer experience, demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment (loader, excavator, highway tractor) and winter road maintenance equipment. 2.3 Skills & Competencies: 2.3.1 Knows and Understands: Truck and equipment safety Truck and equipment maintenance and storage Workplace safety requirements and storage Job task planning/pre job planning Spotting 2.3.2 Skills and Attributes: Time management Effective communicat…

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