Light Equipment Operator (Wetaskiwin)

Posting 2024/18

The Position:

The County of Wetaskiwin No. 10 is seeking to fill one (1) permanent full-time Light Equipment Operator position based out of the Wetaskiwin Shop. Reporting to the Public Works Operations Foreman, the successful candidate will be required to perform road maintenance and construction work activities involving the operation of various forms of construction equipment, motor vehicles and specialized tools that includes light to medium trucks, skid steer, backhoe, boom truck, packers and hand tools. This is a physically demanding position and the candidate will need to be physically fit in order to undertake various activities that include lifting and strenuous work at times.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday commencing at 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or as required.

Required Skills:

• Hold a Class 5 license with a clean driver’s abstract; a Class 3 license with Air Endorsement is preferred;
• Be able to work independently with minimum supervision;
• Be physically fit to meet the demands of operating various tools and equipment and working outdoors in extreme conditions;
• Demonstrate an excellent aptitude for equipment maintenance and care;
• Experience in operating light equipment; and
• Participate and actively promote the County’s safe work practices and procedures and commit to delivering quality workmanship and efficiencies.

The County of Wetaskiwin offers a strong corporate culture with the salary to be in accordance with the International Union of Operating Engineers Collective Agreement with an hourly wage ranging from $30.32 to $33.69 depending on experience.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit their cover letter and resume by 12:00 noon, Friday, May 24, 2024 to:

Barb Wolter, Executive Assistant

Box 6960 Wetaskiwin, AB, T9A 2G5

Email bwolter@county10.ca

or submit online at www.county.wetaskiwin.ab.ca/jobs.aspx

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.