Operator 4 - Roads

The City of Camrose is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to fill the permanent position of Operator 4 in the Roads section of the Public Works department. This is a unionized position under CUPE Local 1425 and is inclusive of a probationary period as per the Article 11.02 of the Collective Agreement.
 

FUNCTIONS/DUTIES (but not limited to): 

• Operate and perform minor maintenance on a large grader (2023 Cat 140 AWD joystick control).
• Work in all related areas of the Roads operations, which includes but not limited to: snow removal, road maintenance, traffic control, equipment maintenance.
• Safely operate and maintain equipment such as single/tandem axle trucks, front-end loaders, skid steer and tool cat, plows or sweeper, self-propelled road packers, small self-propelled machines such as sweepers and/or snowplow equipment, equipment trailers, asphalt grinding, spray patch, tarring and a hot box, etc.
• Perform basic manual labour using hands or common labour tools, complex hand held and affixed power tools and machines, light maintenance to equipment and vehicles.
• Set-up and work within a traffic zone.
• May supervise and direct daily work of other employees.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience and educational background with various aspects of Roads operations are considered an asset (i.e. roadway maintenance, equipment operations and general maintenance, etc.).
• Extensive grader experience and applicable courses/training.
• Formal supervisory training considered an asset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with the public and contractors in a professional manner.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic with the ability to work independently or in a team setting.
• Must be able to meet the City’s “on-call protocols” and will be required to participate in the on-call rotation within the Roads team.
• Ability to exert moderate physical activity and work outside in all types of weather and environmental conditions year round.
• Valid Class 3 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with air brake endorsement.

HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are generally 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Shift work, on-call and overtime will also be necessary to address operational requirements.    

HOURLY WAGE: $34.25 per hour in accordance with the CUPE 1425 Collective Agreement.