Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction

Class 5 Driver's License and clean abstract

Experience towing a trailer

Willingness and ability to work long hours including weekends when required

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

Ability to interact with members of the public and coworkers effectively and courteously

Physical ability to perform labour duties

This position generally works 10 to 12-hour days Monday to Friday and every other weekend, with the ability to be flexible as needed. The position will run from May 4 through October 30, 2026.

Hourly Pay:

$36.48 to $42.92

Posting Closing Date:

March 24, 2026

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

Our Transportation and Utilities department is looking for a seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator for our Construction crew, to perform a variety of jobs throughout the County. The successful candidate will primarily operate a packer and have the capability to operate various pieces of heavy equipment such as rock truck, dozer, gravel truck, loader, bobcat, and grader. The position may require general labour duties as needed. Lots of weekend work and/or longer hours may be required for operations purposes.

The Transportation & Utilities service area is responsible for providing municipal services which include, but is not limited to, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of bridges, streets/roads, ditches/culverts, water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer systems, and active and closed solid waste facilities.

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.