Equipment Operator
Government of Saskatchewan · Weyburn, SK, Canada
The Opportunity
The Ministry of Highways is seeking a Equipment Operator for the Weyburn Section within the Operation and Maintenance Division. You will be part of a team responsible for the operation and general maintenance of the provincial transportation network consisting of roads, highways, and airports.
To qualify for this position, you will possess a valid Class 1A license. If you are invited to attend an interview for this position you will be required to provide a current driver abstract.
In this position, you will:
- Work together as a team to create a healthy and safe work environment;
- Ensure the safety of the travelling public through surveillance and general maintenance activities;
- Operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment, such as tandem trucks (with specialized attachments), motor graders, and front-end loaders to perform summer and winter maintenance;
- Operate advanced hydraulic control systems for the plow, wing, and sander while maintaining control of a tandem snowplow during a snowstorm;
- Keep daily records including hours of operation, pre-trip inspections, and materials used;
- Be willing and able to work under physically and mentally demanding conditions such as physical labour, heavy lifting, and stressful situations;
- Be approachable and flexible, self-motivated to complete tasks, adaptable to changing work situations, and must work well in an inclusive and diverse environment;
- Possess basic computer skills in order to manage email, enter and submit timecards/expense claims; and,
- Work flexible hours.
To be successful in this position, you will have:
- A high level of situational awareness;
- The ability to make critical and crucial decisions in all weather conditions that affect the travelling public;
- The ability to work under extreme and changing weather conditions; and,
- The ability to contribute to the team in a positive manner.
- Provides on-site coordination of a crew to ensure daily job assignments are completed.
- Assigns tasks to crew members throughout the day to maintain efficient operations.
- Monitors equipment use to ensure responsible operation, adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP’s), and suitability for the task being performed.
- Operates, services and maintains heavy equipment such as tandem trucks with hydro drum, spinner, snowplow/wing attachments, graders and front-end loaders.
- Performs highway maintenance activities in summer and snow/ ice removal in winter conditions.
- Maintains records and logs of operating hours, equipment repairs, and materials used on highways.
Job Capabilities:
As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:
- Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
- Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
- Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
- Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
- Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
- Focuses on achieving public service excellence.
Technical Knowledge and Skills:
You will have knowledge of:
- procedures and equipment operation related to the proper operation, maintenance and service of heavy-duty motor equipment (motor grader/tandem truck/loader);
- basic mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel and lubrication systems of heavy equipment;
- workplace safety and traffic control procedures;
- occupational health, workplace hazardous materials and dangerous goods policies and practices
You will have demonstrated the ability to:
- accurately comprehend information and instructions verbally or from written material and respond to enquiries (Communication);
- identify problems, explore options and implement appropriate solutions (Problem Solving);
- develop and maintain positive work relationships with co-workers, managers, and the public (Interpersonal);
- independently or as part of a team assess, plan and adjust urgent or routine work priorities to meet required objectives, in consideration of deadlines, resource availability and weather conditions (Team/Independence);
- maintain paper and/or electronic records in order to quickly locate information or to support organizational data systems (Organizational);
- inspect equipment for safety and to make minor repairs to equipment (Technical);
- input, access, retrieve and print data using computers (Technical);
- create an environment that supports, respects and welcomes diversity (Diversity);
- operate equipment under stressful or adverse road and weather conditions (Safety/Stress/Security);
- recognize potential risks to self, co-workers and the public and respond in a timely manner (Safety/Stress/Security);
- apply the principles of standard precautions and proper safety practices according to established protocols, safety guidelines and existing legislation to protect self, co-workers, the public and the environment (Safety/Stress/Security).
You will be:
- approachable
- reliable
- flexible
- self-motivated
- adaptable
- respectful
Job Skills:
- Communication (Level B)
- Critical Thinking (Level A)
- Digital Skills (Level A)
- Interacting with Others (Level B)
- Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)
- Managing Self (Level A)
- Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.
Other Qualifications and Requirements:
Licenses, Certifications or Designations
- Valid Class 1A driver’s license
What We Offer:
- Dynamic and challenging work
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension
- Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
- Inclusive work environments
- Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
Our Commitment to Excellence:
The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.