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The R.M. of Eyebrow No. 193 is looking for a self-motivated, career minded individual to fill the position of full time grader operator. This is a grader position that has the potential to turn into a foreman position in 2 years time. This position will start approximately April 1, 2019.
We are located 40 minutes north west of Moose Jaw surrounding the Village of Eyebrow, which includes a K-12 school. The position comes with a benefits package, including health & dental and a municipal employees pension plan.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direction and supervision for the maintenance of all municipal infrastructure including but not limited to roads, bridges, signs, transfer station and community well site.
Operate a grader, backhoe, mower and other types of equipment to complete road maintenance including grading, mulching, snow removal and ditch mowing.
Ensure roads are maintained and repaired on a priority basis and oversee repair of machinery.
Manage and order shop inventory, log work, log and report inspections and ensure safety procedures are followed and fully maintained.
Ability to schedule and prioritize work and report to council regularly on activities and related issues.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships with council, staff, contractors and ratepayers.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT SHOULD POSSESS
Strong leadership, dependable with supervisory and communication skills.
Experience operating a motor grader.
Power Mobile Equipment Certification.
Class 5 drivers license.
* Welding, Pest Applicator, First Aid/CPR and WHMIS also considered assets.
YOUR RESUME SHOULD INCLUDE
Past and present work experience.
Education and skills.
Two references.
A current drivers abstract.
Power Mobile Equipment Certification.
Expected salary.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
Additional Skills
- Complete onboard and other logs
Specific Skills
- Secure special attachments to equipment
- Perform minor repairs to equipment
- Operate heavy equipment
- Operate computer controlled equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
Type of Heavy Equipment Operated
- Grader
- Forklift
- Front end loader
- Backhoe excavator, loader
Type Of Work Experience
- Sub-grade rolling
- Stock piling
- Stripping
- Sloping and banking
- Rough grading
- Material handling
- Haul road maintenance
- Fine grading and finishing
- Ditching
- Backfilling
- Slope grooming
- Snow removal
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Work Setting / Industry Experience
- Road construction
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors