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The R.M. of Piapot No.110 invites applications for the position of Municipal Operator.
Duties to commence immediately for a full time seasonal operator April to November. The Municipal Shop is located approximately 43 km east of Maple Creek in Piapot, SK.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Establish effective work relationships with ratepayers, staff, council, Administrator and suppliers.
Be willing to follow directions and work unsupervised.
Demonstrate high standards of work practices.
Participate in workplace safety and best practices.
Be willing to acquire and upgrade skills as requested
The candidate must possess:
Good communication, organizational, and record keeping skills.
Ability to work independently and with others.
Knowledge of and ability to operate graders, tractors, mowers, and other light, medium and heavy equipment.
Experience in road maintenance, preservation and construction.
Mechanical skills would be an asset
The Power Mobile Equipment Training Certification or obtain.
Valid Class 5 drivers license, Class 1A would be an asset.
Driving record abstract.
Pesticide Applicator Certification would be an asset.
The RM offers competitive wages, benefits package and a pension plan.
Position will remain open until a suitable applicant is found.
Submit resume to the RM of Piapot No.110 by mail, fax or email.
Thank you to all interested applicants; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
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
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
- Public transportation is not available
Type of Heavy Equipment Operated
- Loader
- Grader
- Front end loader
- Compactor
- Gravel truck
Type Of Work Experience
- Sub-grade excavating
- Sub-grade rolling
- Stripping
- Sloping and banking
- Rough grading
- Material handling
- Land clearing
- Landscaping
- Haul road maintenance
- Fine grading and finishing
- Excavating
- Ditching
- Backfilling
- Slope grooming
- Snow removal
Work Setting / Industry Experience
- Road construction
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's License (Class 1 or A)
Additional Skills
- Utilize material safety data sheets (MSDS)
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Prepare accident reports
- 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
- Operate computer controlled equipment
- Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
- Clean and lubricate equipment and refill equipment tanks
Work Location Information
- Willing to relocate
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
Security and Safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Work Site Environment
- Outdoors