Equipment Operator

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Highways, Southern Operations is looking for a seasonal equipment operator in the Cadillac Section. As part of a section crew, you will operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment such as tandem trucks with hydrodrum, graders and front-end loaders, perform various highway maintenance functions in the summer months.

• Operate heavy, medium, and light-duty equipment with specialized attachments for road, highway, and airport maintenance, including tandem trucks with hydro drum, spinner, snowplow/wing attachments, graders, front-end loaders, power brooms, forklifts, and handheld spray systems.
• Perform seasonal maintenance tasks such as highway upkeep in summer and snow and ice removal in winter, including controlling advanced hydraulic systems for plow, wing, and sander during snowstorms.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment, including oil changes, lubrication, brake checks, and pre-trip inspections, and communicate mechanical issues to technicians while performing basic repairs when required.
• Assist in or lead the setup of work zones, install appropriate signage, and direct or flag traffic in accordance with the Traffic Control Devices Manual (TCDM).
• Engage with the public and contractors, resolve complaints, and document incidents or accident scenes with detailed reports.
• Conduct field-level risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards while monitoring traffic flow and equipment usage for safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of operational hours, equipment usage, inspections, repairs, and materials applied, and prepare detailed reports on work activities and material consumption.
• Organize and oversee portions of crew work, including task delegation and quality checks.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.
  

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• procedures and equipment operation related to the proper operation, maintenance and service of
• heavy duty motor
• equipment such as a motor grader/tandem truck;
• mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel and lubrication systems of heavy equipment;
• the applied rate of various types of material in order to operate controls such as clutches,
• hydrodrums and levers;
• workplace safety and traffic control procedures; and
• occupational health, workplace hazardous materials and dangerous goods policies and practices.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level A)
• Critical Thinking (Level A)
• Digital Skills (Level A)
• Interacting with Others (Level A)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)
• Managing Self (Level A)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
  

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

Other Qualifications and Requirements:

Licenses, Certifications or Designations

• Class 1A License
• Class 3A License

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.