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Equipment Operator II

In-person
$21.23 - $23.12 / hour
Temporary
Experienced
Posted 16 days ago

Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Central Laundry

Equipment Operator II
Central Staffing Floats
Temporary Call-In
Hours The hours of work will be determined by the needs of the department
Salary CG21 ($21.23 - $23.12 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0002628
Posted Date 2024-10-22
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
The Equipment Operator II transports linens and linen supplies from the Central Laundry site to the off-site distribution facilities. This position is responsible for servicing the vehicle with gas, oil, water, air, and grease and reporting mechanical defects or repairs needed to the supervisor.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally results in considerable fatigue, requiring periods of rest.
Lifting or moving carts over 50 lbs is a regular requirement when loading and unloading trucks.
Operates heavy trucks to deliver various items and are therefore required to sit and drive on a regular basis. Walking is required when loading and unloading the carts onto the trucks.
Manual or physical activities include regularly using gross motor skills when loading and unloading delivery vehicles and using machinery or equipment that requires very controlled movement and operating heavy equipment.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Possession of a valid Class 05 driver's license supplemented by completion of a Class 09 endorsement (airbrakes).
A satisfactory driver's abstract is required.
Experience in the operation of light and heavy trucks (e.g. delivery trucks or dump trucks) would be an asset.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Competition Number: 165665349
Company Website: https://NLHealthServices.ca/

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About NL Health Services

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At NL Health Services, we are responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 510,550 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our team consists of more than 22,000 dedicated health workers who are committed to providing the best care in communities across the province, in five geographical areas.

The provincial health authority was created in April 2023, following recommendations from Health Accord NL, and brings together five former separate health entities. Our goal is to improve the health of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador and to create a more integrated, accessible, technologically enhanced, equitable and sustainable health system.

We know that it is the people – employees, physicians and volunteers – that together make NL Health Services a great place to work. We believe that every person carries valuable knowledge, experience and perspective, and it is in this diversity that we find strength. At NL Health Services, we embrace the distinct and complementary characteristics of all our members as we seek to eliminate health disparities by providing fair, equitable and quality health care to all patients, residents and clients.

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