Class 1 & 3 Snow Plow Operator — $28.82–$32.38/hr

Parks Canada's Highway Operations Unit is hiring Class 1 and Class 3 snow plow operators for the coming winter, based in the Lake Louise-Yoho and Banff-Kootenay areas of the Rockies. Terms run up to 6 months. Applying puts you in a pool for future openings, and you may be contacted as spots come up.

Pay

• $28.82 to $32.38 per hour (the rate is under review)

• Full-time hours are guaranteed, with premiums for shift and weekend work

• GL-MDO-06 positions need a Class 3 licence; GL-MDO-07 positions need a Class 1

Schedule

• You work 4 days on and 3 days off each week

• Expect day and night shifts, overtime, weekends, holidays, and call-back or standby duty

What you'll do

• Keep mountain highways clear and safe by plowing and removing snow with medium and heavy vehicles such as a wheel loader, grader and skid steer

• Run multiple blades and salting equipment

• Handle general road maintenance and inspect your equipment before and after each trip

• Report on road, visibility and weather conditions

• Travel over roads closed to the public and work under avalanche hazard conditions in all kinds of weather

Requirements

• Class 3 (GL-MDO-06) or Class 1 (GL-MDO-07) licence with air brake endorsement

• A driver's abstract covering at least 5 years with no at-fault accidents, convictions, suspensions or revocations

• Experience driving heavy trucks, up to 60,000 lb GVW

• Knowledge of highway maintenance, traffic control and safety rules

• Able to lift 23 kg without aids

• Reliability status and a medical exam; English is essential

• Legal status to work in Canada (citizenship, permanent residency or work permit)

• Snow removal, road maintenance and heavy equipment experience are assets

Benefits

• Extended medical, plus dental after 3 months (for terms of 6 months or longer)

• Pension plan

• Room to grow into other Public Service positions

• A chance to live and work in the mountain national parks