Equipment Operator III / Truck Driver III Full-time Job

Looking for a great place to work? A place where our culture means safety, respect, quality and excellence and putting our customer’s interests ahead of our own? Then think City of Edmonton - City Operations.

We strive to help our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone’s contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth and provides continuous opportunities for development.

As an Equipment Operator III during Summer months, you will:

• Operate a sweeper engaged in the sweeping of roadways and bike lanes
• May operate Loader, Grader, and other various types of Operator III equipment as required
• Carry out minor maintenance requirement
• Perform daily inspection of equipment and report deficiencies
• Safely operate the assigned equipment following the occupational hazards applicable to the work
• Promote a reporting culture for all incidents and near misses by completing IDC’s and reporting when the incident occurs and remeding the issue as soon as possible
• Complete daily equipment check sheets, Field Level Risk Assessments - (FLRA), log books and address any issues found, report to RMS or Supervisor
• Complete Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs) for each location and task
• Communicate safety and training opportunities to all employees
• During periods when equipment operator work is not required, perform other duties which may include but are not limited to truck driving, litter control, etc.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the Branch's Occupational Health and Safety Program and Enviso Environmental Program - ISO 14001
• Perform other related duties as required

As a Truck Driver III during Winter months, you will:

• Operate a tandem or single axle sand/plow while engaged in snow and ice control
• Load and unload materials
• Perform routine maintenance duties, such as cleaning the truck box and worksite, and performing routine maintenance of vehicles and equipment
• Be aware of obstacles adjacent to the road to avoid damage to Public Property when operating plow, including snow off the wing
• Inform the lead hand of any on-the-road issues with equipment or observed accident or property damage
• Complete simple paperwork and reports such as but not limited to: defect slips, time cards, manifest logs, safety and damage reports, spills
• General labour including brushing, manual sidewalk cleaning, sanding, snow shoveling, pothole repairs, manually spread sand on icy areas and other snow and ice-related duties
• Ensure all work is to be performed in accordance with the Branch's Occupational Health & Safety Program and Enviso - Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 10
• 2 years experience operating vehicles and equipment assigned to the position or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Must have 2 years experience operating sweeper
• Must have 1 year experience operating tandem or single axle sander/plow truck engaged in snow and ice control
• Must be COE trained and passed on both Sweeper and Plow/Sander
• City Grader and Loader training and passed considered to be an asset
• Valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s licence with Air Brakes Endorsement (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
• Knowledge of the PARS Operating Procedures and SOP’s
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Ability to operate assigned equipment and vehicles skillfully, efficiently, and safely
• Ability to maintain and operate equipment in a manner that preserves the lifetime of the equipment
• Physical strength and agility sufficient to perform the work of this position
• Ability to respond to inquiries/complaints in a manner that is conciliatory and sensitive to the needs of the public
• Demonstrate service excellence, embracing diversity and promoting inclusiveness
• Demonstrate alignment with the Cultural Commitments of Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, fostering an environment for others to do the same. For more information on the City’s Cultural Commitments, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture
• Demonstrate the foundational competencies, key behaviours and attributes of the City’s six leadership competencies: Courage, Inclusivity, Values-Based Influencer, Collaborative Networker, Systems Thinker and Creative Innovator.  For more information on the City’s leadership competencies, please visit edmonton.ca/our-culture

The City of Edmonton is committed to inclusive, respectful and equitable workplaces that represent the communities we serve. We continuously improve our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We value applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourage you to apply. To learn more, see the Art of Inclusion: Our Diversity and Inclusion Framework here: https://bit.ly/3hd2d95.

The City of Edmonton strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process. If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please contact [email protected]. 

Up to 1 permanent, full-time position

Hours of Work:

• Winter: average of 80 hours biweekly, rotating shifts to provide 24 hour, 7 days per week coverage
• Summer: 40 hours per week, rotating night work to provide coverage

Salary:

• Equipment Operator III: $34.285 (Hourly); $71,587.080 (Annually)
• Truck Driver III: $32.036 (Hourly); $66,891.170 (Annually)

Talent Acquisition Consultant: AM/RA

Classification Title: Equipment Operator III/Truck Driver III
Closing Date: Apr 10, 2024 11:59:00 PM (MDT)
Number of Openings (up to): 1 - Permanent Full-time
Union: CUPE Local 30
Department: City Operations
Work Location(s): Various Locations Edmonton (City Wide)

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