About Lac La Biche County
Lac La Biche County is an organization driven by principles surrounding Excellence, Communication, Safety and Wellness, Collaboration, and Environmental Sustainability. Our employees enjoy the charm of working in the Lakeland Region, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city while still being able to enjoy a diverse, fast paced and fulfilling work environment. Our community is known to be one of the most diverse and unique communities in Alberta. Not only is it rich in history and culture, but it is also surrounded by forests, parks, lakes, and golden sand beaches!
We continuously strive to remain an employer of choice by offering a strong health and safety program, competitive pay, amazing benefits, opportunities for professional development, as well as many wellness initiatives that support a work/life balance. We also take pride in maintaining high standards surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace.
Employment Opportunity
Seasonal Equipment Operators
Purpose of the position
The position will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following duties and responsibilities:
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Operates small to medium equipment regularly, including but not limited to tandems, end-dumps, packers, back hoes, skid steers, loaders, excavators, etc.
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Ensures equipment and project sites are maintained to standard, completing daily clean-up/maintenance (i.e. road maintenance sites, brushing/ditches, signs, etc.).
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Performs manual labour.
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Conducts pre- and post-operational checks on all assigned equipment. Performs regular maintenance on trucks and equipment.
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Participates in “on-call” rotation as needed.
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Participate in safety protocols, administrative tasks, and other duties as required
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Strong customer service skills, communication skills, conflict resolution skills, and ability work cooperatively with others.
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Work environment: various field sites / remote work, exposure to the elements and wildlife. Ability to complete long distance hauling.
Want to be a part of our County team?
To be successful in this position, you will:
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Grade 12 or equivalent
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Class 1 driver’s license
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1 to 2 years related experience operating belly dumps, tandem box trucks, water trucks, CAT road reclaimer, & oil distribution truck
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Ability to lift, push, pull, move 50lbs plus
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Hold relevant safety tickets for related field work (i.e. First Aid, WHMIS, Operator Safety, Air Brake Endorsement, etc...)
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Clean criminal record check, acceptable driver's abstract, and pass medical assessment
If this sounds like you, please submit your cover letter and resume directly to the competition through the Apply now button in the right hand corner.
Position details:
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Salary range for Seasonal Equipment Operator: $30.41 to $34.38 depending on qualifications
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Temporary Full-time working as soon as possible to end of season (usually end of October depending on the weather)
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Hours: Based on a 40-hour workweek. Working days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
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Preference will be given to qualified Lac La Biche County residents
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All seasonal employees receive an all access pass to Bold Centre Multiplex and Pool for term of employment
Competition Number: S10-SEO-26
Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found.
If applying outside of our Lac La Biche County website, interested candidates are invited to submit their resume by clicking on the following link: https://llbc.startdate.ca/
Candidates from this competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same classification level within six months.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
