Equipment Operator - Fairview

Job Information

Job Requisition ID: 80604

Ministry: Agriculture and Irrigation

Location: Fairview and Surrounding Area

Full or Part-Time: Wage

Hours of Work: Casual (up to 40 hours per week)

Permanent/Temporary: Temporary until December 15, 2026

Scope: Wage Competition

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

Classification: Equipment Operations 2

Salary: $26.06 hourly to $31.71 hourly

Role Responsibilities

As an Equipment Operator in the Water Pumping Program, you will be instrumental in delivering pumping equipment to agricultural producers in the peace region of the province. Your primary responsibilities will include allocating and delivering equipment for the Water Pumping Program, conducting routine maintenance checks, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of all operations. The role demands precision and adherence to strict safety standards to effectively manage and mitigate risks associated with commercial driving and towing.

Responsibilities:

Delivery and allocation of water pumping equipment throughout the peace region with support to other areas of the province.

Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on equipment to ensure operational efficiency.

Identify and relate concerns (equipment or people) to the supervisor.

Trailer repairs to meet vehicle safety standards.

Wiring of trailers and repair/ maintenance of trailer suspensions, axles, brakes and tires to meet highway safety standards.

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APS Competencies

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Agility: Being able to anticipate, quickly adapt, take advantage of opportunities, and make effective decisions by proactively seeking new opportunities. Encourages innovative thinking, identifies and responds to shifting needs and priorities, and can work with some autonomy to lead and manage projects.

Drive for Results: Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results aligned with organizational goals while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Develop Networks: Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments: The applicant needs to tap into various resources within the organization and act on opportunities to partner with other groups to achieve desired outcomes. Considers how changes might impact colleagues, clients and stakeholders and actively seeks their input or involvement regarding those changes.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement for this Role:

Some high school education plus one year experience in the operation of preventative maintenance and routine servicing of medium industrial/agricultural equipment related to the position assignment and/or experience with driving and towing with medium transport vehicles; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency:

Additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of education on a one-for-one basis.

Required:

A valid Class 5 Driver’s License with Air Brakes (Q-endorsement).

Asset:

A valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brakes (Q-endorsement).

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Notes

This position covers the Peace agricultural region of Alberta. It is currently located in Fairview but may be relocated to another location within the peace region.

This role is a temporary, casual position expected to run for nine (9) months:

Work hours vary from 0 - 40 hours per week depending on the current workload, with no minimum hours guaranteed for this position.

Extensive travel will be required.

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in.

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Wage employees receive 11.2% in addition to regular wage earnings in lieu of paid holidays and vacation leave.

5.2 % of regular wage earnings instead of paid holidays.

6 % of regular wage earnings instead of annual vacation pay.

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How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

In your resume, please include dates (including months and years) associated with all education and work experience. For example, January 2006 - June 2009 (part-time). This example is provided for illustrative purposes only. Applicants are encouraged to present their information clearly and thoroughly, using a format that best conveys their experience.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sam Thomas Mathew at Sam.Thomasmathew@gov.ab.ca.