Employment - Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Cape Breton Regional Municipality

Full-Time

Weekdays On-Call

Description

Position Title/Classification: Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary: $29.80 / hour

Department: Solid Waste

Reporting to: Supervisor, Solid Waste

Location: Solid Waste Facilities

Bargaining Unit: CUPE 759

JOB SCOPE:

Under the direction of the Solid Waste Supervisor, provides a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, operates backhoes, snowplow equipment and solid waste collection equipment or other heavy equipment weighing 13,500 kg or more in the repair, maintenance, operation and replacement of municipal infrastructure (including sewage, street, storm drainage, solid waste disposal, parks, transportation, building and water) systems and facilities.

Status: Union - Outside Bargaining Unit CUPE Local 759

Salary: As per Collective Agreement

MAIN FUNCTIONS

  • Operates all equipment including heavy equipment over 13,500 kg.
  • Performs routine inspections, cleaning and preventative maintenance, minor repairs, lubrications, and adjustments on assigned equipment and refers defects to the supervisor.
  • Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance carried out and where applicable consumption and materials used.
  • Confirms the location of power, telephone, sewer, water and other underground utilities prior to excavation in cooperation with Supervisor, Working Foreman and Maintenance Coordinator.
  • Ensures the proper use, care and accountability of all equipment and material assigned to him/her for use.
  • Performs duties, including temporary workplace signage and wears proper safety equipment and clothing to ensure the safety of self, fellow employees, and the public in accordance with applicable labour and transportation standards and regulations.
  • Performs or assists in other duties necessary to accomplish the job at hand and/or assigned, including physical labour, dispatching duties, responding to public inquiries, etc.
  • Provides support and guidance to other employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Must include copies of the items listed below)

  • Capable of operating backhoes, loaders, solid waste collection equipment, snowplows, graders, and other equipment 13,500 kg. or more.
  • Experience using backhoe to excavate for water and sewer installations is an asset.
  • Experience operating backhoe around underground and overhead utilities considered an asset.
  • Grade 12 or GED equivalent.
  • Experience in related construction and maintenance disciplines.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid class III driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
  • Appropriate provincial certification in related discipline.
  • A medical assessment, including, physical, vision and hearing tests. Medical assessment must show the capacity of performing tasks of the classification. (This is not required at time of application but will be required prior to hiring).

ADDITIONAL COURSES

  • Temporary Workplace Signage Course
  • Traffic Control Course
  • Emergency First Aid
  • WHMIS/GHS Course
  • Confined Space Entry Course
  • Safe Trenching and Excavation Course

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY

  • Skilled in the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment.
  • Skilled in the safe and efficient operation of small tools and equipment.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with employees and the public.
  • Ability to physically perform heavy manual tasks.
  • Knowledge of equipment, facilities, methods, and procedures used in the maintenance and operation of municipal infrastructure.

Closing Date For Applications: This posting shall remain open until all vacancies are filled.

How To Apply

Cape Breton Regional Municipality will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Please note:  All required paperwork must be attached to application to be considered.

Applications/Resumes may be submitted to:

CBRM Human Resources Department 320 Esplanade, Suite 303, Sydney, NS  B1P 7B9 Fax:  902-563-5582 or E-mail:  jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca

Applications/Resumes may also be submitted in the drop-off box: Main Floor, City Hall during regular working hours (8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.). Although we thank all applicants for their submissions, we will respond only to those we wish to interview. 

Email Address: jobapplications@cbrm.ns.ca Apply here

Intended Audience

This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (study permit, open work permit holders).

Only applicants who are authorized to work in Canada will be considered.

Location Information
Community
Sydney
County
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Province
Nova Scotia
Country
Canada
Opportunity Information
Employer
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
NOC Code
Heavy equipment operators (73400)
Experience Required
Yes
Available Openings
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Pay Type
Hourly
Pay Period
To be Determined
Remuneration Per Pay Period
$29.80/hour
Estimated Weekly Hours
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Start Date
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End Date
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Language
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Posted on
April 24th 2024
Expires
May 24th 2024