RdW&R - Equipment Operator II
The Community
High River provides the warmth and familiarity of a small town, featuring countless outdoor trails and parks that await your next adventure. Our downtown offers a variety of unique stores and businesses who take pride in fostering connection in our community. High River is a people-first community where families put down roots for generations. Nestled within Foothills County with the Rocky Mountains framing the view to your west, our community of 14,000 is rooted in people and promotes an environment to help you build lasting relationships.
The Organization
Through the dedication and passion of our 150 employees, we deliver important services to the community. Our purpose, or why we do what we do, is because we want to make a difference in our community now and for generations to come (our ‘why’). To achieve this, we inspire and respect one another, we can be counted on, we are better together, and we dare to be different (our ‘how’).
We’ve embarked on a workplace culture journey that has enhanced our commitment to people; both our employees and the community we serve. We have identified three pillars to achieve our workplace culture: Accountable, Excellence and Connected (ACE).
Town of High River
Invites applications for a
Temporary, Full-time
Equipment Operator II – Roads and Solid Waste
At the Town of High River, people come first. We are looking for an Equipment Operator II – Roads & Solid Waste to join our organization and contribute to our culture focused on accountability, connection, and excellence.
The Organization
Through the dedication and passion of our 150 employees, we deliver important services to the community. Our purpose, or why we do what we do, is because we want to make a difference in our community now and for generations to come (our ‘why’). To achieve this, we inspire and respect one another, we can be counted on, we are better together, and we dare to be different (our ‘how’).
We’ve embarked on a workplace culture journey that has enhanced our commitment to people; both our employees and the community we serve. We have identified three pillars to achieve our workplace culture: Accountable, Connected, Excellence (ACE).
The Role
The Equipment Operator II will be highly skilled in operating heavy equipment, including equipment such as excavators and graders. This position is responsible for the safe and skilled operation of equipment owned or leased by the Town. This position will also be required to perform a wide variety of duties and tasks associated with position descriptions of equal or lesser responsibilities as well as have mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills as well as leadership and organizational skills
To be successful you will have a grade 12 education or equivalent. Must be skilled at operating heavy equipment with five (5) years related; In addition, you will have a valid Class 3Q Alberta driver’s license. You will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles used in all aspects of asphalt roadways, municipal concrete program, overland drainage, sign installation, traffic control devices, street sweeping, and snow and ice control. Must possess Standard First Aid with CPR Level C, Confined Space Entry and rescue, Equal Potential Grounding certificate, Trenching and, fall arrest, Flag Person
To explore this career opportunity, or to find additional information, please visit our website at www.highriver.ca, click on Careers. This position will remain open until filled with the first review date being February 10, 2025.
We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
To explore this career opportunity, or to find additional information, please visit our website at www.highriver.ca, click on Careers.
Other details
- Pay Type Hourly
- High River, AB, Canada