Heavy Equipment Operator I - Dawson, Canada - Government of Yukon

    Government of Yukon
    Government of Yukon Dawson, Canada

    1 month ago

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    Full time
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    Job Summary and Requirements

    This is a remote area, schedule is 8 days on 6 days off, Ogilvie is 3 hours north of Dawson City, km 196 of Dempster Highway, commonly -40 during winter months.

    This posting is to fill 2 permanent positions, underfill hires may be considered.

    Highways and Public Works - who we are

    Employees at Highways and Public Works are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.

    This opportunity...

    Reporting to the Road Foreperson, this position is responsible for operating various pieces of light and heavy equipment and assisting with construction and maintenance activities for highways, recreational roads, airstrips and other facilities throughout Yukon, ensuring they are up to an acceptable standard for safe use by the traveling public.

    If you are interested in this opportunity, please review this information: Apply on a job | Government of Yukon

    Essential Qualifications (what we're looking for in your resume):

    Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

  • Job experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment, which must include a dump truck and loader;
  • Experience with mechanical issues;
  • Class 3 driver's license with air endorsement;
  • Class 1 drivers license will be considered an asset;
  • If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.

    Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):

    Candidates should have and may be assessed on their:

  • Safety and service oriented
  • Dedicated to working in an environment which promotes respect, dependability and reliability
  • Motivation to learn
  • Effective oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated and adaptable to changing conditions
  • Willing to work to contribute to the team environment
  • Conditions of Employment

  • Class 3 driver's license with air endorsement
  • TMB Certification on heavy equipment (loader and dump truck), to be obtained within 6 months of hire,
  • Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate (to be obtained within 6 months of hire).
  • Job Requirements

  • Travel throughout the territory;
  • Working in adverse weather conditions;
  • Mandatory use personal protective equipment;
  • Personal tool kit;
  • Steel toe work boots;
  • Adhering to the safety program and all applicable policies and procedures.
  • Additional Information

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  • Questions?

    If you have questions about this position, please contact Jonathon Rudolph, Area Superintendent of Maintenance at

    If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Katrina Dobush, HR Consultant at