Equipment Operator
Government of Saskatchewan · Cadillac, SK, Canada · onsite
The Opportunity:
The Ministry of Highways, Southern Operations is looking for a seasonal equipment operator in the Cadillac Section. As part of a section crew, you will operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment such as tandem trucks with hydrodrum, graders and front-end loaders, perform various highway maintenance functions in the summer months.
- Operate heavy, medium, and light-duty equipment with specialized attachments for road, highway, and airport maintenance, including tandem trucks with hydro drum, spinner, snowplow/wing attachments, graders, front-end loaders, power brooms, forklifts, and handheld spray systems.
- Perform seasonal maintenance tasks such as highway upkeep in summer and snow and ice removal in winter, including controlling advanced hydraulic systems for plow, wing, and sander during snowstorms.
- Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment, including oil changes, lubrication, brake checks, and pre-trip inspections, and communicate mechanical issues to technicians while performing basic repairs when required.
- Assist in or lead the setup of work zones, install appropriate signage, and direct or flag traffic in accordance with the Traffic Control Devices Manual (TCDM).
- Engage with the public and contractors, resolve complaints, and document incidents or accident scenes with detailed reports.
- Conduct field-level risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards while monitoring traffic flow and equipment usage for safety compliance.
- Maintain accurate records and logs of operational hours, equipment usage, inspections, repairs, and materials applied, and prepare detailed reports on work activities and material consumption.
- Organize and oversee portions of crew work, including task delegation and quality checks.
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:
- procedures and equipment operation related to the proper operation, maintenance and service of
- heavy duty motor
- equipment such as a motor grader/tandem truck;
- mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel and lubrication systems of heavy equipment;
- the applied rate of various types of material in order to operate controls such as clutches,
- hydrodrums and levers;
- workplace safety and traffic control procedures; and
- occupational health, workplace hazardous materials and dangerous goods policies and practices.
Job Skills:
- Communication (Level A)
- Critical Thinking (Level A)
- Digital Skills (Level A)
- Interacting with Others (Level A)
- 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
- Class 1A License
- Class 3A 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.