Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Supervisor VI, this position operates various types of equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates various types of equipment such as forklift load packer, automated side-loader, rear loader, tandem trucks, front-end loader, garbage compactor, bulldozer, scraper and patrol.
• Operates light equipment, including various trucks to provide site maintenance, snow removal, sanding, and litter control.
• Maintains staff facilities and sheds, including fuel, lube, and fluids area.
• Maintains and services equipment being operated.
• Assists with training and instruction of proper operating and servicing procedures.
• Maintains appropriate service records.
• Assists with the servicing of equipment.
• Prevents accidents through an orderly direction of traffic, screening waste at points of unloading, enforcing posted rules. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education or must obtain GED within 12 months of hire.
• Five years’ experience operating heavy construction equipment. 
• Successful completion of, or must complete a recognized training module for heavy equipment operation.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Learner’s Licence, and must obtain 1A Driver’s Licence within 2 attempts.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the safe and efficient operation of the equipment, and the uses and maintenance characteristics of the equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods used in loading, transporting and unloading refuse, materials and equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and parts used in repairing and servicing equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to observe and analyse the operating capability of other operators and to instruct and train in the process involved.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public and other civic employees.
• Ability to perform the services required to assist the mechanical and service staff.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
   

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Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work may be involved.