POSITION: (4) HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/LICENSED TRUCK DRIVER-DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS

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POSITION: (4) HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/LICENSED TRUCK DRIVER

DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS

Summary:

Under the direction of the Public Works Manager, the Heavy Equipment Operator maintains and operates heavy equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· From 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., walk around inspection on all heavy equipment.

· Responsibility for the maintenance of SCN Equipment/Truck, e.g., greasing equipment, oil changes, and filter changes every 250 hours.

· Complete daily time sheets, other duties performed ex: grading main roads, driveways, washing machine, changing tires, changing blades and greasing and maintaining Heavy Equipment/Trucks.

· Must read operators and maintenance manuals for the equipment/trucks, as the operator is responsible for maintaining daily, weekly and monthly checks and grease intervals with up-to-date maintenance documentation.

· Must learn how to maintain road tops for proper crown and gain knowledge of snow removal techniques for different households. Ex: Snow build-up/accumulation is removed and pushed away from the house.

· Be aware of your section and note which roads need immediate attention (soft spots) and which roads need weekly attention. Also, roads that may need gravel.

· Check your section for damaged or missing signage, garbage or obstruction on the roads which may pose a hazard. Ex: mufflers, rocks, boards, and areas that may need a snow fence or brushing.

· Must be willing to work overtime when required. Heavy rain falls, and blizzards require serious immediate attention, with operators working around the clock with urgency to ensure that the roads are in safe driving condition within the shortest reasonable amount of time.

· Responsible for learning how to assist in changing blades, wings, v-plow, rippers, cable, sheer pins, seized grease points, light fuses, air and fuel filter, wipers, tires, tire chains, prime a diesel engine, tighten belts, hoses, fluid checks and test.

· Must submit daily logs to the Foreman and weekly logs to the Manager's discretion.

· Must be willing to cross-train, operate a variety of equipment, as the days require different jobs as daily tasks

· Drive truck from the 3-mile transfer station, hauling compactors to West Dried Meat Lake Landfill, when required.

Qualifications:

· Must have a valid Class 3 and/or Class 1 driver’s license.

· Must submit Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate.

· Must have the capability to operate all heavy equipment.

· Must submit a resume, application, copy of driver’s license, clear criminal record check.

· Willingness to work on weekends or after hours.

· Must be willing to take training where available.

· Must be subject to alcohol and drug testing.

CLOSING DATE: March 9, 2026 @ 4:00 pm

ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED

To be considered for this position, you must submit all necessary documentation (Application, Cover letter, Resume, Certification/Licenses, Criminal Record Check, Driver's License).

For application and further information, please contact:

Samson Cree Nation Telephone: (780) 585-3793

Personnel Department Extension: 107

Box 159 Maskwacis, Alberta, T0C 1N0

FAX: (780) 585-2088

Email: personnel.179@gmail.com

Email: kyle.s@samsoncree.com