Equipment Operator, Seasonal Term

Equipment Operator, Seasonal Term Edmonton International Airport, Nisku, AB, Canada Req #366 Thursday, December 19, 2024

People come together at Edmonton Airports. They connect, learn, and imagine. We are an Airport for Everyone, uniting people for a world of possibilities. Our community, passengers, partners, and team members come together to achieve meaningful connections and opportunities. At Edmonton Airports, we aim to create a community of unique individuals to allow for expanded ideas, perspectives, collaboration, and innovative business decisions. We do this by fostering positive, enthusiastic people who are excited to take on challenges. As an organization, we value opportunities to create diversity within our team, including backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ways of working together. We are invested in our talent and consider professional development, specialty training, and career growth among the top priorities to expand team member skillset as we continue evolving with new technologies and forward-thinking ideas.

Career Opportunity

Equipment Operator, Seasonal Term

1 Full-time, Temporary Position (January 2025 – April 16, 2025)

Is This Role for You?

The Equipment Operator is accountable for the daily work activities by providing maintenance to Airport Facilities including runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, navigational aid sites, parking and landscaped areas, airfield drainage systems, fences, and grassed areas. This position will ensure compliance with proper operational training, safety, efficient productivity, quality assurance, and cost control. The Equipment Operator is accountable for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, procedures, and policies within Edmonton Airports.

Day in The Life

You might be wondering what you can expect in a typical day at work. Every day will bring new opportunities, focusing on key responsibilities, including:

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures as well as participate in incident prevention, hazard assessments, incident reports and help keep a safe workplace for all staff.
• Adhere to Transport Canada regulation TP 312 during all activities.
• Maintain all pavement and grass areas both airside and groundside on airport property. (This includes snow removal, grass cutting, pavement repairs, fence repairs, painting, signage, assistance with minor equipment repairs, and wildlife control.)
• Ensure contractors adhere to all regulations, procedures, policies, and may act as an airside escort when necessary.
• Coordinate maintenance activities for minimal impact on operational stakeholders.
• Liaise with and assist mobile Maintenance department with availability/repair of equipment and vehicles.
• Other duties as required to support the Edmonton Airports Operations.

You Have:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of a heavy equipment operation training program.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience; aviation field maintenance preferred.
• Valid class 1 driver's license with air brake endorsement (candidates with class 3 license will be considered if willingness to upgrade to class 1 license within 30 days is demonstrated).
• Current driver’s abstract must be provided with application and maintained during employment.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain an Airside Vehicle Operators Permit (AVOP) and restricted radio operator's license are required.
• Must be willing to work a shift schedule (including nights and weekends) on a 4 on, 4 off rotation; availability for overtime, standby, and call back situations is required.
• Must secure and maintain appropriate airport security clearance and acceptable criminal records check.

REPORTS TO: Manager, Airside & Field Maintenance

BAND: 4B (Included in the General Bargaining Unit)

SALARY: $38.60-41.19 per hour (based on 37.5 hours per week)

POSTING DATE: December 19, 2024 (Internal & External)

CLOSING DATE: December 29, 2024 (Internal & External) or when a suitable candidate is found

Applicants from this competition may be utilized to fill future vacancies of a similar nature.

Edmonton Airports Offers:

• Challenging, rewarding opportunities that allow team members to thrive in what they do.
• Continuous learning: we are invested in our talent, offering continued learning opportunities for our team members.
• Competitive Health & Dental coverage as well as a Health Spending Account, allowing you to spend where you and your family need.
• Retirement program including pension matching as well as financial and retirement planning services.
• An environment of collaboration, team building, and growth opportunities.

Edmonton Airports is an equal opportunity employer.