Winter Equipment Operators (Londonderry)

at  Province of Nova Scotia

Department: Public Works
Location: LONDONDERRY
Zone: 16
Type of Employment: Spare Classification
Union Status: CUPE - NSPG
Closing Date: 18-Nov-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Under Article 13 of the Collective Agreement between the Nova Scotia Department of Public Works and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1867, the following opportunity is being posted.

ABOUT US

We are currently hiring for Spare Winter Equipment Operators in Colchester County at the following base Londonderry (Zone 16). Work may be available at any of these locations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Two years of experience or an acceptable equivalency of education, training, and relevant experience.
Minimum of Class III license with air brake endorsement.
Reading and writing skills are required to understand department documentation and to complete daily logs, inspection reports, etc.

The following is not required but considered helpful:

• A professional driving course from a recognized truck driving training facility
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical skills
• Training completed at any accredited heavy/commercial equipment training institute
• Previous experience driving a manual transmission, operating trucks with salt and plow equipment, and/or knowledge of salt spreading systems

You are flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working in all weather conditions. You are respectful and understand the value of good customer service. You will be working around environmental hazards, various traffic conditions and occasional work performed in a mechanical environment.

Please refer the Job description for details