The Utility Operator III position is a manual, semi-skilled repetitive work position of a manual mechanical nature, requiring physical labor work, and manual dexterity in the safe, productive, and economical operation of a wide range of heavy equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of municipal facilities and infrastructures.

Equipment used by the Town of Shediac include various types of light equipment, street and sidewalk sweepers, front end bucket loaders, backhoes, graders, bulldozers, snow blowers, "trackless" sidewalks snowblowers, snowplows, salt, and sand spreaders, refuse truck, asphalt equipment and other related equipment.

Task and Responsibilities

Operate a heavy motorized piece of equipment for the construction, repairs and general maintenance of municipal facilities and infrastructures. This will entail work of both rough and fine nature.

Maintain roads and transportation systems to ensure safe roadways within the municipality.

Perform other related duties:

• Deal with residents and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner. This includes receiving complaints about quality of service. The Operator must make note of and report on any such complaints and respond in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Maintain work records on the operation of assigned equipment and/or job as requested.
• Perform manual maintenance and construction.
• Perform the duties of waste collection/garbage disposal when required.

Working Conditions

• Manual handling of objects up to 25kg.
• May, from time to time, be willing and able to work outside normal hours, including overtime.
• Work with hazardous substances, equipment, and materials.
• Require working in a variety of environments (office, garage, outdoors in seasons/conditions).
• Work environments may tend to be busy, noisy and the incumbent will need to have excellent organizational and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.
• Type of equipment: Seniority within the operator group will determine the selection of equipment.

Position requirements

• Must be available for on-call duty, weekend and evening overtime and emergency call out, as required.
• Must have complete knowledge of the safety rules and regulations relevant to the workplace and operation of heavy equipment.
• Must be skilled in the operation of a backhoe, front-end loaders, and tandem truck, as well as familiarity with other equipment, must be willing to learn the operation of other pieces of equipment.
• Must be able to make emergency repairs and running adjustments as required to reduce downtime.
• Must be able to understand, interpret and carry out oral or written assignments.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in both English and French.
• Minimum one (1) year practical industry-specific experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Basic computer literacy in Microsoft Office.
• Must possess a valid New Brunswick Class 3 (with air brakes), 2 or 1 operator's license.
• Ability to understand and follow safe work policies as outlined by the Town of Shediac and the province of New Brunswick.
• Mechanical repair work knowledge and abilities would be considered an asset.
• Perform tasks without direct supervision and must be able to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Proficient and safe use of tools, equipment, vehicles, and machinery.