Equipment Operator

About the Position

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor of the Municipal Services Department, the Equipment Operator is responsible for proper operation of various pieces of heavy equipment owned by the City of Summerside for work within its boundaries.  

Duties will include:

• Operate and perform minor maintenance of mobile construction and maintenance equipment including but not limited to backhoe, front end loaders with bucket, blade and wing, snow blowers, roller, street sweeper, skid loader;
• Perform manual tasks (specialized or otherwise) or drive a truck when not operating;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Operations Supervisor or designate;
• On-call work required.

Qualifications

  Required Qualifications and Competencies:

• Must have successfully completed training from a recognized heavy equipment operator training program;
• Must hold a valid class 3A driver’s license;
• Must have experience with and demonstrate the ability to properly operate all types of heavy equipment owned by the City of Summerside Municipal Works section of the Municipal Services Department;
• Must have successfully completed a minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent;
• Must be of good character, in sound physical condition, and mentally alert;
• Have or be willing to take the Atlantic Water & Wastewater Voluntary Certification Program;
• Bilingual skills would be considered an asset.  

Salary: $27.73 per hour, as per Collective Agreement (90% of wage for first 6 months during probationary period)

Hours: 40 hours per week  

The City of Summerside offers a superior work environment, along with an attractive benefits package, including a pension plan, comprehensive medical/dental coverage, and 3 weeks of vacation to start.  

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume, together with proof of heavy equipment operator course AND valid class 3A license via email, with “Equipment Operator” in the subject line, to:  jobs@summerside.ca  OR  drop complete package off to the HR Office at City Hall at 275 Fitzroy Street.

About the Company

City of Summerside
275 Fitzroy Street
Summerside, Prince Edward Islands C1N 1H9

Company Contact

Ashley Schurman
jobs@summerside.ca
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume
• Cover letter
• References