Equipment Operator III Truck Driver III - Paving Operations / SNIC

Job description

The City of Edmonton is looking for a versatile and safety-focused Equipment Operator III and Truck Driver III to join the Parks and Roads Services team. In this dual role, you will be instrumental in maintaining our city's parks and roads infrastructure year-round, ensuring safe and accessible routes for all community partners. During the summer, your focus will center on paving operations, utilizing a variety of heavy equipment to construct and repair asphalt surfaces. As winter approaches, you will transition to essential snow and ice control, operating trucks for plowing and sanding. Throughout all seasons, you will champion our cultural commitments while delivering high-quality operational maintenance. If you thrive in a dynamic, outdoor environment and take pride in building a better community, this is the opportunity for you. What will you do? Equipment Operator III (Summer - Paving Operations)

- Operate heavy equipment skillfully, safely, and in conformance with applicable laws, municipal standards, and task rules

- Perform specialized operational tasks using equipment such as Graders, Street Sweepers, Loaders, and AMZ Spray Injection vehicles. Asphalt grinder, paver, and rollers associated with Paving Operations

- Ensure high-quality asphalt application by maintaining proper level, profile, and compaction values during paving and grinding tasks

- Secure heavy equipment properly while loading, unloading, or preparing for transportation

- Communicate equipment condition or public operational concerns directly to your supervisor

- Conduct daily minor maintenance, pre-trip inspections, and complete Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs) for all assigned equipment

Truck Driver III (Winter – Snow and Ice Control)

- Safely operate trucks above 13,000 kg GVWR with non-air brake trailers to transport materials, equipment, and resources citywide

- Execute winter road maintenance by operating single or tandem-axle trucks fitted with sand spreaders, front-mount or underbody plows, and de-icing equipment

- Perform detailed pre-trip and post-trip inspections at the start and end of every shift. Document and report any defects, damage, or required maintenance immediately

- Carry out routine daily maintenance, including greasing, cleaning equipment, and replacing plow blades

General Operational & Safety Duties

- Perform general manual laboring duties when driving or equipment operation is not required, including sidewalk clearing, flagging, manual sweeping, and asphalt repairs

- Complete daily Field Level Risk Assessments (FLRAs), equipment check sheets, logbooks, and incident reports accurately

- Maintain effective communication with team members and supervisors to carry out written and oral work instructions

- Safely operate City-owned and service vehicles between assigned work sites in strict compliance with the Alberta Traffic Safety Act, City bylaws, and municipal fleet safety policies

- Model Edmonton’s Vision Zero strategy by practicing attentive, defensive driving that protects pedestrians, cyclists, and all road users across our communities

- Other related duties

Qualifications

- Successful completion of at least the tenth (10th) school grade

- Cumulative of two years of operating heavy equipment assigned to the position, including one year of experience in paving operations

- Valid training and certification on at least two pieces of EO3 equipment (Grader, Street Sweeper, AMZ Spray Injector, or Loader, Asphalt grinder, paver, and rollers associated with Paving Operations) with the willingness to learn remaining machinery

- Formal training on plow and sander equipment operations

Skills required for success:

- Demonstrates strong technical capability to operate assigned heavy machinery and commercial truck-trailer combinations safely and efficiently

- Strong problem-solving abilities to identify equipment defects, adapt to on-site hazards, and determine the most efficient routes and operational methods

- Excellent spatial perception and visual acuity to safely navigate complex work sites, blend asphalt seams, and operate machinery around utilities

- Utilizes clear written and verbal communication skills to follow oral instructions, execute written work plans, and maintain complete operational logs

- Select optimal driving and transport routes compliant with municipal truck routes to ensure efficient transit and traffic safety

- Deliver exemplary customer service when representing the organization during day-to-day interactions with community members

- Exceptional defensive driving skills and spatial awareness, with the composure to navigate high-density traffic, active school zones, and severe winter weather

- Absolute commitment to zero distracted driving and full adherence to hands-free and mobile device workplace policies

- Demonstrated personal accountability for vehicle safety, equipment care, and courteous public road conduct

- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)

- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of Employment:

- Candidates are required to hold a valid Alberta Class 3 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent) with Air Brake Endorsement (Q) or higher

- Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position

- Successful candidates will be fit for a respirator, and compliance with the City of Edmonton's Code of Practice for Respiratory Protective Equipment, including medical monitoring, is a requirement of this position

- Compliance with the City of Edmonton’s safety standards for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as wearing steel-toe boots, gloves, goggles, sunscreen and coveralls

- Possession of current Emergency First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications

- Applicants may be tested

Work Environment:

- The role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions and terrains

- This role works primarily in an outdoor setting

- Exposure to environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, inclement weather, dust, poor air quality, noise, light variation, vibrations, chemicals, animals, and exposure to mechanical and electrical hazards may occur

- This role requires completion of repetitive and strenuous tasks such as standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting items up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, reaching, using feet/hand control requiring physical stamina and resilience

- Requires operating City-owned and service vehicles in various seasonal conditions, including severe winter driving weather, with an ongoing active adherence to personal and vehicle safety practices

- Shift requirements:

- The position involves a variety of shift work and shift rotations:

- Ability to work a 12 hr per day rotating day and nights shifts in the winter season

- Ability to work a 10 hr shift in the summer season, night rotation may be required

- Weekend and night work is mandatory

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits Up to 2 permanent full-time positions This requisition is open to internal candidates only. Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Salary Range:

- Truck Driver III: $34.987 (Hourly); $73,052.86 (Annually)

- Equipment Operator III: $37.372 (Hourly); $78,032.74 (Annually)

Recruitment Consultant: PO/SO Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation.