The Opportunity Operations Department | Full-Time |Monday - Friday | 7:00am - 5:30pm
Lacombe County is seeking an Equipment Operator/Truck Driver to join the road construction and maintenance department teams within our Operations Department.
The Equipment Operator is primarily responsible for operating a backhoe to move loads of various material (dirt, rock, sand).
The Truck Driver position transports construction and maintenance materials and equipment, and performs snow clearing and material spreading activities in the winter months.
Key Responsibilities
• Safely and responsibly operate an excavator for the maintenance and construction of County roads, drainage and other works as assigned.
• Haul and spread gravel along County roads as required and in conjunction with the gravel program.
• Transport equipment as required.
• Operate winter maintenance equipment, including plow truck, for the purposes of snow plowing, sanding, salting and ice removal.
• Participate in the on-call rotation during the winter season and respond to on-call work requests.
• Work alongside other crew members to assist in road construction and other County projects.
• Perform daily and routine safety and maintenance checks of the equipment before operation, ensuring all systems are functioning correctly to maintain optimal performance levels. Clean the equipment as scheduled.
• Participate in workplace safety initiatives and meetings as required. Report to work fit for duty.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Qualifications
• Must possess, and be able to maintain, a valid class 1 Alberta driver’s license. Current abstract required.
• Be able to operate required heavy equipment and trucks in a safe and responsible manner- must be able to follow safe work practices and abide by all safety policies, rules, and regulations.
• Must be able to work in physically demanding conditions and perform physical labour, including heavy lifting.
• Must have a proven ability to interact with others in a calm, courteous and respectful manner.
Why Lacombe County?
Lacombe County is committed to maintaining a vibrant, healthy, safe, caring and inclusive work environment. We hire great people who are looking to contribute to our respectful workplace. We support a work-life balance and offer an excellent compensation package including:
• A Pension for Life! This position participates in the Local Authorities Pension Plan, a defined benefit pension plan, where a monthly pension is paid to you for life upon retirement.
• Home every night. Work hours are from 7:00am to 5:30pm, Monday - Friday.
• A comprehensive group health and dental plan plus an annual health/wellness spending account.
• Annual vacation pay that increases with each year of employment, 5.2% stat pay, and more.
To express interest, please forward your application no later than 8AM, May 20, 2025 to: hr@lacombecounty.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
Please note: All applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in Canada.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This competition may remain open longer until a suitable candidate is found.
Lacombe County is committed to protecting the health and safety of its employees and has a Substance Abuse Prevention Program Policy. This position is considered a safety/sensitive position. The successful applicant will undergo Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Testing.