Class 1 Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator

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. 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: Ø Highway Tractors & Trailers: Hauling gravel, materials, heavy equipment, and municipal loads. Ø Excavators & Wheel Loaders: Earthmoving, ditching, culvert installation, material loading, and site preparation. Ø 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. 2. 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 …

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