The Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of Heavy Equipment while performing road rehabilitation and maintenance activities. Reporting to the Supervisor, Transportation, the Operator works independently and/or with a crew engaged in the maintenance of the County’s roads (paved or gravel) and assets (bridges, drainage ditches and signs), operating a variety of different equipment that they are deemed qualified to operate. When there is a requirement to operate equipment that the County uses to maintain its paved or gravel roads, or maintain drainage requirements, the County will provide training to individuals in the safe and effective operation of the equipment that an Operator is not yet trained or deemed qualified on. It is expected that a variety of equipment operation is required in this role and that individuals will undertake this training when provided.
Operators undertake work in both the summer season (typically May to October) and the winter season (typically November to April).
As an Operator, additional duties may be required to be performed from time-to-time, including all duties identified in the Labourer and Operator I job description. This includes working independently or with a team to collect waste and garbage, signage and wayfinding, and an assortment of support duties related to the maintenance of the County’s paved or gravel roads, and assets such as bridges, drainage ditches, and signs. Other related tasks or duties may also be assigned as needed.
This position is expected to be able to or be willing to learn to operate a tandem truck, dozer, grader, loader, and reclaimer, along with a packer, skid steer, single axle truck, and a tractor. The position requires a valid Alberta Class 3 driver’s license with Airbrakes (Q) endorsement and an acceptable driver’s abstract. As the position operates heavy equipment, it is considered a safety sensitive position.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typical for the Operator II position. Incumbents may not perform all the duties listed and/or may be required to perform additional duties from those set forth below to address operational needs and evolving best practice.
Summer Operations (40%)
- Paved Roads
- Asphalt maintenance.
- This operation repairs deficiencies in the surface and subgrade of existing asphalt roads in the County.
- Involves operation of loader, dozer, reclaimer, tandem truck, and grader to remove, clean, place, shape and compact cold/hot asphalt or oil to complete repairs. GIS mapping required.
- Also requires periodic support for Operator I and Labourer duties.
- Dust suppression.
- This operation provides dust suppression and road stabilization as required throughout the County.
- Involves operation of tandem axle water truck and grader. GIS mapping required.
- Also requires periodic support for Operator I and Labourer duties.
- Road Services
- Brushing Operations
- This operation provides maintenance of trees/brush and involves the operation of the skid steer with mulcher attachment, chainsaw and chipper.
- Garbage Pickup
- This operation maintains clean road Right of Ways throughout the County by removing deleterious material.
- Involves operation of picker truck, loader, and tandem axle truck to aid in the removal of large garbage items. GIS mapping required.
- Also requires periodic support for Operator I and Labourer duties.
- Sign maintenance.
- This operation provides for the upkeep of signage for the travelling public.
Involves operation of a picker truck and loader to assist in the removal, maintenance, and installation of County signage. Also requires Operator I support for the digging, compacting, and cleanup of the operations. GIS mapping required.
- Gravel Roads
- Gravel Road Maintenance- Motor Grader
- Routine summer maintenance
- Maintenance of dust suppression sites
- Minor road repairs and rehabilitation
- Assist in the spreading of surface gravel.
- Graveling program
- Operation of a wheel loader to load gravel trucks.
- Operation of tandem truck to spread gravel on County roads.
- Drainage
- Culvert replacements and disposal
- Provides loading and hauling of materials with tandem axle truck and loader. Stockpile and material maintenance with dozer.
- Ditch grading
- Provides operation of dozer for achieving desired ditch gradient and stockpile maintenance.
Winter Operations (40%)
- Paved Roads
- Snow removal
- This operation provides snow clearing and removal activities for County roads and facilities.
- Involves the operation of tandem/tridem axle snowplows, loaders, graders, and snow blowers to clear and remove snow on all County roads and facilities. Also, operation of dozer for stockpiling and large snow clearing operations. GIS mapping required.
- Requires periodic support for Operator I and Labourer duties.
- Gravel roads
- Winter maintenance, / Snow and Ice Control
- Participates in route planning, reporting, and planning of graveling activities.
- Snow Removal
- Ability to load trucks with a wheel loader.
- Ability to spread gravel using a tandem dump truck.
- Gravel Road Maintenance – Motor Grader
- Drainage Operations
- Preventative maintenance
- Provides flood prevention snow clearing with dozer.
- Provides drainage channel maintenance including vegetation removal with dozer or skid steer mounted mulch unit and earthworks with for gradient improvements including operation of dozer, tandem axle truck, and loader.
All Season Operators (15%)
- Loading, Unloading and Transportation of Materials and Equipment
- Identifies existing and predictable hazards.
- Restricts personnel on foot from loading zone.
- Secures load.
- Transports cargo.
- Equipment Maintenance
- Performs pre-trip inspections and records/reports defects.
- Performs post-trip inspections.
- Maintains equipment records.
- Performs basic service and maintenance of equipment.
Other Related Duties (5%)
- Performs other related duties as required by the Supervisor, including those duties within the Operator l and Labourer job description.
- Adheres to all of Sturgeon County’s policies, bylaws, procedures, and processes, as well as aligns work to the Sturgeon County values.
- Adheres to applicable responsibilities and accountabilities as outlined in the Sturgeon County Health and Safety Management System.
KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge and understanding of the capabilities of the machines being operated, and how to operate equipment safely, including being able to avoid accidents.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Class 3 driver’s license with Airbrakes (Q) endorsement with an acceptable commercial driver’s abstract.
- Defensive Driving course certificate, or the ability to obtain prior to start date.
- Ground Disturbance level I certification or the ability to obtain,
- Standard First Aid and CPR.
- National Safety Code Cargo Securement Knowledge Certification or the ability to obtain.
- National Safety Code Orientation or the ability to obtain.
- National Safety Code Pre-Trip & Cargo Securement Orientation & Evaluation or the ability to obtain.
- National Safety Code Pre-Trip Knowledge or the ability to obtain.
- Flag Person Training Course.
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) training or certification.
- Fire Extinguisher, Customer Service.
- Chainsaw knowledge and orientation or ability to obtain.
- WHMIS
- Experience in the operation of applicable equipment in the areas of road maintenance or road construction.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS
- This position works outdoors on Sturgeon County property in a variety of weather conditions and terrain.
- Work may be performed in extreme temperatures or high levels of noise and be exposed to outdoor conditions, dust, fumes, and working near equipment.
- Travel to and from various public and private property within Sturgeon County will be required, which will require individuals in this position to have access to a reliable vehicle.
- Availability to work overtime when required.
- Availability to participate in the afternoon shift rotation as required.
- Availability to participate in on call schedule if required.
- This is a safety sensitive position as it operates various equipment on County worksites.
- The position requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds (23 kilograms), as well as the ability to shovel, bend, twist, kneel, squat, and crawl.
