Operator - Roads

Do you have a background in road repairs and maintenance, experience operating and maintaining equipment (hand tools, grinders, wheel loader, trailers etc.) in either a municipal or construction environment?   

This full-time position is 40 hours per week, and is required to work weekdays, and on-call evenings and weekends; on-call response time must be within 30 minutes of the Town of Cochrane.   This position works outside in extremes of hot or cold temperatures, in areas of poor air quality (dust, pollen etc.).  This position is unionized in the Teamsters bargaining unit.

The successful candidate must have excellent customer service skills, ability to work independently and in a team environment, and demonstrated time management skills and mechanical aptitude. The successful candidate must have a minimum 3 – 5 years’ heavy equipment operator experience, possess experience in road repairs and maintenance and operating and maintaining equipment within a municipal roads environment, or a construction environment, and an Alberta class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement (Q).

At the Town of Cochrane our Roads Operations' Team ensures the safety and efficiency of the Town's transportation infrastructure including but not limited to regular maintenance of roads, bridges, and sidewalks, including pothole repairs, resurfacing, snow removal, snow plowing and ice control, street cleaning, signage and signals, etc. 

Why should you consider working for us?
Our employees enjoy many perks including competitive public sector pay, professional learning and development, and the opportunity to work with other talented municipal professionals. 

As an organization, the Town of Cochrane has a focus on investing in people.  This is not a boring municipality.  We are growing into an organization with a focus on transparency, critical thinking, curiosity, reflection and innovation.  We support experimentation as part of the growth process and strive for continuous improvement.  We are municipal employees and we are accountable to all the residents of the Town of Cochrane.  Want to be a part of this exciting time?

Apply today, not tomorrow, today!  

The Town of Cochrane is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment for all of its employees.  As a Town of Cochrane employee you must take reasonable care to protect your health and safety and that of others present at Town worksites, perform work safely, follow all relevant health and safety legislation, Town directives and procedures and attend all identified orientations and training.

How to apply:
- Qualified individuals are encouraged to submit their resume, and a letter stating how their experience matches the required qualifications, skills and abilities for this position
- Applications for this position will be accepted at www.cochrane.ca/jobs until April 4, 2025 at 9pm.

The Town of Cochrane adheres to guidelines set by the Province of Alberta in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Interview logistics and working arrangements for successful candidates may evolve throughout the recruitment process.