Utility A (Roadways) Full-time Job

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operates various types of equipment such as trucks, front-end loaders and motor graders in the Roadways section.
• Maintains and services equipment being operated.
• Assists with the training and instruction of proper operating and servicing procedures.
• Maintains appropriate service records.
• Assists with the servicing of equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience and Requirements: 

• Grade 12 education.
• Five years' experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 1A Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, the core training module for heavy equipment operation.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully, the backhoe/ excavator training module to be eligible for certification.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: 

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the safe and efficient operation of the equipment, and the uses and maintenance characteristics of the equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and parts used in repairing and servicing equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to observe and analyse the operating capability of other operators, and to instruct and train in the process involved.
• Ability to perform the services required to assist the mechanical or service staff.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work may be involved.