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.

The Seasonal Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment safely and effectively to support road maintenance and construction projects. The Operator must also clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by legislation, policies, and procedures. The position may work independently, or with a crew.  This position will also complete general labour duties.   

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life  
• Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.  
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks.  
• Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required. 
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored.  
• Advise the Transportation and Utilities Supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs.  
• Participate in routine maintenance.  
• Practice workplace safety. 
• Participate in safety meetings and other safety-related activities. 
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:
•    Grade twelve diploma or equivalent, supplemented with three or more years in equipment operation
•    An appropriate Equipment Operators license 
•    Class 5 license and an acceptable driver’s abstract  
•    Class 1 driver’s license is an asset; Class 1 driver’s license required to operate some equipment 
•    Experience paving and patching is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 
•    Knowledge of truck and equipment safety.  
•    Knowledge of water, sewer, and garbage truck operation.  
•    Knowledge of operation of front-end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, and other pieces of heavy equipment.  
•    Knowledge of paving and patching.
•    Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage.  
•    Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques.  
•    Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures. 
•    Knowledge of record keeping system.  
•    Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures.  
•    Ability to operate single axel trucks in a safe and responsible manner.  
•    Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.  
•    Client service and public interaction skills.  
•    Team building. 
•    Analytical and problem-solving skills.  
•    Decision making skills.  
•    Effective verbal and listening communications skills.  
•    Ability to read and write to record pickups and maintain daily records. 
•    Stress management skills. 
•    Time management skills.    
•    Ability to comply with records management and privacy practices as stated in the Records Management Policy and FOIP requirements. 

Hourly Pay Rate: $36.48 - $42.92

Contract Length: May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027

Hours of Work: 44 hours/week + Overtime (Standard schedule is 10 hour days, Monday through Friday.  Additional hours including weekends may be required) 

Posting Closing Date: April 7, 2026

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. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. We do not accept applications sent via email.

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.