Equipment Operator - Class 1 License

Brazeau County is looking for a full-time Equipment Operator to join our Public Works Maintenance team.

The Heavy Equipment Operator’s primary responsibility is to operate medium and heavy weight equipment to support the maintenance of county roads and municipal infrastructure.  The Heavy Equipment Operator is a key contributor to the achievement of the department’s operational deliverables.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates tridem and tandem trucks equipped with the following attachments:
  
  
  
  • water tank,
  
  
  • dump boxes, dump trailers, and equipment trailers,
  
  
  • sand trucks with front mounted plow and side mounted blade wing attachments.
  
  
  
  

• Operates heavy equipment including gradall, graders, excavators, front-end loaders, backhoes, skid steers, cats, and medium duty tractors while performing various road maintenance functions in the summer and snow and ice removal in winter.


• Services and performs minor maintenance on assigned equipment.


• Logs hours and complies with the Traffic Safety Act.


• Performs various labourer duties as required.


• Adheres to guidelines as set out in Brazeau County’s policies and administrative directives, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.


• Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations and codes, and participates in the Health and Safety Program.


• Occasional overtime and weekend work will be required as necessary for operational needs.


• Shift work may be implemented as required, this may include emergency response call outs.


• Work in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations and codes, and actively participate in the County’s Safety Program.


• Undertakes any other reasonable duty, commensurate with the classification and responsibility of the position, across the department to meet service priorities and business continuity requirements.


• May be required in the event of a municipal emergency to support the emergency operations centre and incident action/recovery plan.

COMPETENCIES

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid Class 1 with Air Endorsement Driver’s License is required


• A satisfactory Five-Year Commercial Driver’s Abstract is required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• A minimum of three years tandem truck experience is required.


• Ability to operate other equipment including loaders is considered an asset.


• A strong service focus with good verbal and written communication skills are required to communicate effectively.


• Ability to carry out physical labor.


• Basic computer skills are required.


• Must be able to work for the duration of the season

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

Direct reporting relationships

• Public Works Maintenance Manager


• Maintenance Supervisor

Indirect reporting relationships

• Director of Public Works

CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION

• Union


• Non-supervisory


• Full-time, Permanent 40 hours per week


• Rate is Union Grid 7 ($33.89 to $39.39 per hour)


• Hours of work per Collective Agreement: Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm


• Eligible for benefits and pension upon completion of the three month waiting period

HOW TO APPLY:

• The closing date for applications is Friday, March 13th, 2026.


• Applicants may apply with their cover letter and resume online at: https://www.brazeau.ab.ca/county-office/careers.

Thank you in advance to all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted.