Operator Heavy Equipment

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

When you apply to this selection process, you are applying for current and future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Your application in this inventory will be active for 90 days. A notice that your application is about to expire will be posted to the My Jobs menu of your account 20 days before the end of your active period. If you do not take action, your application will no longer be active and therefore no longer considered for this inventory. Should your application become inactive while the process is still open, a notice will be posted to your account indicating that your application has expired; you may select the link Update my Inventory Status to reaffirm your interest.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions (including lower-level positions) on an indeterminate, term or casual basis with various security requirements. Not all applications will be processed at the same time; assessments will be completed on an as needed basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 1 Province of Alberta driver’s license with air brake endorsement (or provincial or territorial equivalent)
Note: Restriction number one (glasses) is not applicable.

An acceptable Clean Driver’s Abstract

Experience in the operation of a grader and at least 2 of the following heavy equipment: front-end loader, backhoe, bulldozer or dump truck.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Possess valid certification or certification in one or more of the following:
- Transportation of dangerous goods
- Forklift Certification
- Heavy Equipment Certification Training
- Conflict Resolution
- Snow and Ice Ops
- Other certificates related to the position

Experience in long haul driving.
Experience in the transportation of dangerous goods.
Experience in snow removal operations.
Experience in basic road construction.
Experience in road maintenance.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to complete a road test on the grader and 1 or more of the following pieces of heavy equipment: front-end loader, backhoe, bulldozer or dump truck, as per candidate’s experience.
Ability to carry out daily inspections of heavy equipment and identify equipment malfunctions.
Ability to demonstrate proper lifting techniques, such as for changing a cutting edge.
Ability to communicate orally.

Safety Oriented
Effective Interpersonal relationships
Judgment
Initiative
Dependability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Organizational Needs:
In support of achieving a diversified workforce, consideration may be given to candidates self-identifying as belonging to one of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal peoples, Persons with a Disability, Visible Minorities, Women.

Operational Requirements:
- Must be willing to work a shift schedule
- Must be willing and able to work overtime as authorized
- Willing and able to attend employer directed training
- Must be willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions
- Willing and able to obtain and retain a DND 404
- Willing and able to maintain and produce a driver’s log book
- Must wear CSA approved safety footwear and other personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Lift and carry items weighing up to 25 kg in accordance with general safety practices as required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

- Must be willing to work a shift schedule
- Must be willing to work overtime as authorized
- Willing and able to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
- Possession of a valid unrestricted Class 1 driver’s licence with air brake endorsement valid in the province of work
- An acceptable driver’s abstract dated no later than 90 days before the date of appointment which a candidate is notified of being considered for appointment

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Interviews and reference checks will be conducted.
In person driving and lifting tests will be conducted in Edmonton, AB. If applicable, candidates will be responsible for all costs associated with travel for such assessments.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the certification and experience qualifications. Failure to provide sufficient information will result in the candidate being screened out.

Screening Questions: Note that this information may be validated against your resume. "See resume", or a similar response, is not an acceptable response to screening question(s). Failure to clearly and fully address experience in your resume may impact such validation. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

Candidates must meet all of the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. A candidate may be appointed to a position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications or operational requirements. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Successful candidate(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button “Apply Online” below.

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for tests and interviews and issuing results). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.