Birch Hills County is looking for an Equipment Operator \ Laborer.
Position Summary
The Equipment Operator \ Laborer provides mechanical ability to safely operate with confidence various types of equipment related to general duties for Public Works Department including but not limited to grader, backhoe, loader, picker truck, and gravel truck. This position is also responsible for preventative maintenance on equipment ensuring it is always operational and safe.
Responsibilities
- Replacing and installing new culverts.
- Snow ploughing as needed throughout the Hamlet.
- Installing and replacing signs.
- Ditch cleaning.
- Brushing and removing trees along roadways.
- Grading roads when regular operators are away.
- Loading, hauling, and spreading gravel.
- Regular maintenance on equipment.
- Other related duties as may be requested by the Manager of Infrastructure.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities include:
- Class 1 Operators License is required.
- Ability to perform all duties to a high degree of quality, timeliness, and precision.
- Knowledge and Experience operating equipment not limited to backhoe, grader, gravel & picker truck.
- Ability to review and gain a thorough understanding of heavy duty machinery and related technologies.
- Experience in performing maintenance (Preventative and General) on equipment.
- Experience in trouble shooting machinery and equipment.
- Ability to adapt to changing surroundings and to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to perform manual labor and to lift and carry up to 44lbs.
- Time Management Skills with a Safety-First attitude
- Ability to perform other duties as required.
Position Details: Full-Time Position. A satisfactory performance review is required upon the completion of a 3-month probationary period.
Hours of Work: Starting 8:30am to 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) May be required to occasionally work additional hours.
To apply for this position, please submit your resume with a covering letter detailing why you believe that you are a suitable candidate for this position to Michael Coy, Director of Public Works by the following methods:
By email: dpw@birchhillscounty.com
All applications will be received until the position is filled.