Highway Maintenance Operator - Jobs in Fort Providence, NT

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Limited CompetitionThis job opening is limited to residents living within 30 kilometres of Fort Providence.Department InformationThe Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.For more information please refer to the Department of Infrastructure website at http://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/Job InformationThis position is located in Fort Providence and reports to the Highway Maintenance Supervisor. Operating a variety of equipment, tools and materials, the Highway Maintenance Operator maintains the highway system, and other related infrastructure, to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the highway.The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are:

• Knowledge of generally accepted methods of removing snow, controlling ice, and the repair of deficiencies on asphalt and gravel surfaces.
• Knowledge of and skill in the servicing and minor repair of heavy trucks and equipment.
• Ability to act as a leader for a work crew, ensuring that equipment and labour delivering work program are employed in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work without supervision, using specialized technical skills and knowledge to make rational and reasonable decisions.
• Skill in the operation of heavy trucks, heavy and light mobile equipment and power tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written, to ensure accuracy and understanding of two-way radio messages, service manuals, training manuals, and department directives and policy.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

• Completion of a Grade 10 high school education and 5 years of directly related experience as an equipment operator in a maintenance program (i.e. Municipal, highway, airport, etc.).
• This would include 2 years of experience operating 3 and 5 axle tandem trucks as well as 2 years of experience operating graders and wheeled loaders and 1 year of experience operating crawler tractors and backhoes.
• Concurrent with this experience the incumbent would also have 2 years of experience performing minor servicing to equipment.
• The incumbent must have a valid Class 1 drivers license with an airbrake endorsement.

GNWT InquiriesInquiries Only:Hay River HR Client Service CentreDepartment of FinanceGovernment of the Northwest Territories209 62 WOODLAND DRIVEHAY RIVER, NT X0E 1G1Tel (867) 446-6421Fax (867) 874-5095jobshayriver@gov.nt.caNote: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.Quick Apply

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