Temporary Grader Operator

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Transportation and Utilities is looking for a temporary Grader Operator. The successful candidate will have the ability to perform finishing work. This position may also operate additional pieces of heavy equipment such as; dozers, trucks, excavators, as well as perform general labour duties on an as needed basis.

The successful applicant will be a team player with good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills. You will be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and be able to contribute positively to the team environment. This position works out of the West County Shop in Beaverlodge and will have a specific area to grade.

• Minimum valid class 5 Driver's License is required; Class 1 or 3 an asset;
• Acceptable driver's abstract
• Physically capable of performing general labour (such as power saw work, sign replacement)
• Ability to complete maintenance and repairs as required
• Ability to climb up and down machine to fuel and service; change blades as required, unbolt and remove worn blades and replace with new ones. Note: new blades weight approximately 50 to 80 lbs
• Ability to interact with residents and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner
• Ability to sit in the machine for extended periods of time;
• Ability to complete online paperwork and keep records of road maintenance.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 and an ability to use computers

Typical shifts are Monday - Friday, from 7am to 4:30pm with some extended hours and/or weekends may be required to meet operational needs.

Term Length: this is a 6-month contract position, ending December 31, 2025.

Hourly Pay: $38.51 to $45.31

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.