Heavy Equipment Operator

Class 1 driver’s license is an asset; Class 1 driver’s license required to operate some equipment

Experience in asphalt patching preferred

Experience towing a trailer

Ability to operate heavy equipment (bobcat, packer, backhoe, etc.)

Ability to use hand/power tools

Ability to do basic maintenance on equipment would be an asset

What We Offer:

The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). We actively support professional development and learning and development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment.

Other Employee Perks:

• Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance

• County branded clothing allowance

Transportation and Utilities is looking for a full-time permanent Heavy Equipment Operator for our Operations Programs team to work primarily on our Paving and Patching Crew in the summer months and Urban snow removal in winter.

The successful candidate will have the capability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment such as grader, paver, gravel truck, loader, snowblower and bobcat.

Operating various pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.

Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies and procedures.

Operate loader and backhoe to load trucks.

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.