Utility Operator

Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the full-time permanent position of Utility Operator 2 with Road Operations and Construction, Transportation and Public Works, Streets and Roads East, Grading and Shouldering
The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application
D UTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Safely Operates vehicles and equipment (such as but not limited to the following; 3 ton, 5 ton, Bobcat, ride on street roller, compressor;
Load and unload equipment and materials;
Maintain and safely operate assigned tools/equipment;
Work safely and cooperatively assisting other classifications;
Mandatory participation in Winter Works including shift work
Contribute to meeting the operational objectives of the business unit and HRM;
Other duties as assigned within IMO QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

• Grade 12 or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Three (3) years related work experience;
• Must have a valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License Class 3 with airbrake endorsement.

Technical / Job Specific Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must have good verbal and written communication skills;
• Must have a good attendance and work record;
• Working knowledge of methods, material and equipment usage involved in Municipal Operations;
• Capable and willing to work inside and outside in varying weather conditions;
• Ability to work independently, and as a team player;
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively with coworkers, traffic control, and members of the public, including oral and written communication;
• WHMIS, CPR/First Aid certification, Provincial Traffic Control Certification and Signage Course or ability to successfully complete;
• Duties and responsibilities to be performed inside and outside in varying weather conditions;
• Operation of equipment and tools in difficult conditions;
• Work environment may include industry acceptable levels of dust, fumes, noise, etc.
• Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.

Competencies: Communication, Customer Service, Values and Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Valuing Diversity WORK STATUS: Full Time Permanent HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm; 40 hours per week SALARY: $25.37/hour, as per the CUPE Local 108 Collective Agreement WORK LOCATION: 11 Turner Drive, Dartmouth FLAHERTY CLOSING DATE: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm May 2, 2024 This is a bargaining unit position. External applicants will only be considered if there are no qualified bargaining unit candidates Please note - Candidates must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and have valid licensing, as required. Applicants are responsible to include all information that they wish to have taken into consideration in the review of their application, and applicants are required to provide full details of experience or training referenced in the posting. Applicants may be screened out of this competition at preliminary stages of review based on the insufficiency of the information provided, and the award of this position may be made solely on the basis of the information provided in the electronic submission without any requirement that the Employer contact the candidate for further elaboration on information referenced in the application Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.