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Full time, Seasonal Grader operator. This position requires 40 hrs or more per week with the potential to continue through the winter months dependant on Municipalities Operations & weather conditions. Duties may include but are not limited to the operation of heavy equipment, dust control application, signage, shop and equipment maintenance. Applicants must hold a Class 5 drivers license, Class 1A, experience operating a motor grader, tractor and mower and having basic mechanical aptitude would be an asset. The successful applicant must be able to work independently. RM offers competitive wages with an attractive benefits package.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Utilize GPS devices (Global Positioning Systems)
- Utilize material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- Complete onboard and other logs
- Calculate weight, distance, volume and length measurements
Specific Skills
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment
- Operate heavy equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
Type of Heavy Equipment Operated
- Scraper
- Loader
- Grader
- Front end loader
- Gravel truck
Type Of Work Experience
- Stock piling
- Rough grading
- Material handling
- Landscaping
- Haul road maintenance
- Fine grading and finishing
- Excavating
- Backfilling
- Slope grooming
- Snow removal
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Safety vest
Work Setting / Industry Experience
- Road construction
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors