Grader Operator

Location: RM of Birch Hills No. 460 located in Saskatchewan

Full-Time | Permanent Position - Includes Benefits and Pension Plan

The Rural Municipality of Birch Hills No. 460 is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Grader Operator which may lead to the Position of Assistant Foreman. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join our public works team in a progressive and welcoming rural community.

You will be responsible for working under the direction of the Foreman performing the day-to-day operations of the RMs road maintenance and road construction projects, including grading and snow clearing municipal roads, equipment maintenance, culvert and signage installation, mowing ditches and other tasks as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment (grader, loader, backhoe, tractor, mower, gravel truck, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards as well as the municipal bylaws and policies
• Maintain accurate logs
• Position may lead to assisting the Foreman with supervising public works staff and coordinating municipal work crews and equipment
• May lead to assisting the Foreman with scheduling, planning, and reporting on road and infrastructure maintenance

Qualifications

• Grader operator experience required
• Previous experience in road construction or heavy equipment operation required, municipal experience an asset
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting ability
• Valid Class 5 drivers license (Class 1A an asset)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work as a team
• Record keeping skills
• Knowledge of RM operations and rural road maintenance an asset