Public Works & Maintenance Operator

Position Objectives:

The Public Works & Maintenance Operator is under the supervision of the Manager of Public Works. The Public Works & Maintenance Operator is responsible for the overall maintenance of town property and equipment. The Public Works & Maintenance Operator is an effective team member whose contributions assist in the achievements of department and organizational objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

● All seasons maintenance: clear snow, cut grass, fix roads and street signs, paint street lines, paint/minor carpentry, minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
● Greenspace maintenance throughout town limits – approaches, around culverts, light posts, signage, etc.
● Operating ice making and resurfacing equipment in the production and maintenance of arena ice.
● Monitor refrigeration equipment, including taking and recording readings and reporting issues, checking, adjusting and performing routine repairs and maintenance
tasks on equipment and ensuring ice quality is maintained.
● Operate various pieces of equipment including, but not limited to, skid steer, power mowers, weed wackers, etc.
● Follow direction and carry out duties as delegated by Public Works & Maintenance Operations.
● Attend Public Works & Maintenance Operations Department meetings as required.
● Any other duties assigned by Foreman of Public Works and Maintenance.

Minimum Requirements:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

● Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly professional with superior judgment.
● Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
● Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction, as well as part of a team environment. Demonstrate cooperative attitude with management, staff, partners, and customers.
● Knowledge and understanding of Workers’ Compensation practices/protocols, Workers’ Compensation Act and OH&S Regulations and other.
● Be knowledgeable of Safety Policies and Procedures.
● Operate and maintain heavy equipment, small hand tools, lawn and garden equipment and be aware of safety policies and procedures at all times.
● Aesthetic eye.
● Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable sector required)
● Valid class 3A driver’s license, optional.
● Drivers Abstract required
● Valid Class 5 Driver’s License required
● Bondable.

 

Working Conditions:
● Working within the community at offsite locations not managed by the Town.
● Limited travel may be required.
● Ability to manage varied shift work:
o 10 Hour days from 7:00AM - 5:30PM;
o Shifts vary from Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday.
● Ability to work overtime and weekend work.
● Ability to respond to emergency situations and perform on-call duties.
● Regularly deal with simultaneous multiple demands which must be attended to “on the spot”.
● Regular peak periods require an accelerated work pace with deadlines creating pressure.
● May be required to respond to emergency situations.
● Working conditions contain moderate risks which require planned safety precautions for limited periods of time.
● May be subjected to inclement weather when conducting site inspections.
● May be exposed to hazards associated with the construction industry.
● Occasional exposure to unpleasant conditions such as dust, dirt, noise, fumes, noxious odours, heat, and cold.
● Exposure to infectious disease and the requirement to use personal protective equipment and hygiene practices.

Desirable Training and Experience:

● Grade 12 or equivalent years of experience
● WHMIS
● First Aid/CPR
● Confined space training.
● Heavy Equipment Operation Certification

More Information:

Please apply with resume via mail, email, fax, or in person to:
222 Diamond Place
Box 253
Pilot Butte, SK S0G 3Z0
Email: townofpilotbutte@pilotbutte.ca
Fax: (306)781-4477

* Only those individuals who are selected for interviews will be contacted.