Equipment Operator

The Opportunity:

The Ministry of Highways, Southern Operations is looking for a seasonal equipment operator in the Cadillac Section. As part of a section crew, you will operate, service, and maintain heavy equipment such as tandem trucks with hydrodrum, graders and front-end loaders, perform various highway maintenance functions in the summer months.

• Operate heavy, medium, and light-duty equipment with specialized attachments for road, highway, and airport maintenance, including tandem trucks with hydro drum, spinner, snowplow/wing attachments, graders, front-end loaders, power brooms, forklifts, and handheld spray systems.
• Perform seasonal maintenance tasks such as highway upkeep in summer and snow and ice removal in winter, including controlling advanced hydraulic systems for plow, wing, and sander during snowstorms.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment, including oil changes, lubrication, brake checks, and pre-trip inspections, and communicate mechanical issues to technicians while performing basic repairs when required.
• Assist in or lead the setup of work zones, install appropriate signage, and direct or flag traffic in accordance with the Traffic Control Devices Manual (TCDM).
• Engage with the public and contractors, resolve complaints, and document incidents or accident scenes with detailed reports.
• Conduct field-level risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards while monitoring traffic flow and equipment usage for safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of operational hours, equipment usage, inspections, repairs, and materials applied, and prepare detailed reports on work activities and material consumption.
• Organize and oversee portions of crew work, including task delegation and quality checks.

Job Capabilities:

As a public servant, we are seeking someone who:

• Is accountable, takes ownership of their work by contributing to organizational outcomes and demonstrates the corporate values in our Commitment to Excellence.
• Is innovative and seeks out ways for improvement by thinking creatively, identifying new ideas and taking responsible risks.
• Works collaboratively with others to understand, engage and have meaningful dialogue to achieve work outcomes.
• Is inclusive, identifies and is aware of personal bias, and readily seeks out and appreciates diverse perspectives.
• Is adaptable, continuously learns from experience and applies those learnings to new situations.
• Focuses on achieving public service excellence.
  

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• procedures and equipment operation related to the proper operation, maintenance and service of
• heavy duty motor
• equipment such as a motor grader/tandem truck;
• mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel and lubrication systems of heavy equipment;
• the applied rate of various types of material in order to operate controls such as clutches,
• hydrodrums and levers;
• workplace safety and traffic control procedures; and
• occupational health, workplace hazardous materials and dangerous goods policies and practices.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level A)
• Critical Thinking (Level A)
• Digital Skills (Level A)
• Interacting with Others (Level A)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level A)
• Managing Self (Level A)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level A)
  

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

Other Qualifications and Requirements:

Licenses, Certifications or Designations

• Class 1A License
• Class 3A License

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.

The Ministry of Highways provides a safe, reliable transportation system to support Saskatchewan’s growth and quality of life. We manage and develop an integrated sustainable transportation system that supports economic growth and promotes the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Saskatchewan's road network is the largest in Canada which consists of around 26,500 km of provincial highways. We operate and maintain approximately 700 bridges, 12 ferries, one barge and 16 northern airports. The Government of Saskatchewan provides the services, programs and supports the people of Saskatchewan need. We deliver on the Saskatchewan Plan for Growth to build a strong economy, strong communities and strong families, ultimately building a stronger Saskatchewan. Dedicated to service excellence, we demonstrate innovation, collaboration and transparency, practice effective and accountable use of resources and promote engagement and leadership at all levels.