Heavy Equipment Operator/Maintenance Worker

Jump Recruitment, on behalf of our client, the Town of Fogo Island, are seeking to fulfill positions for Heavy Equipment Operators/Maintenance Workers to join them in their Public Works department on Fogo Island, NL. Permanent Full-time and Seasonal positions are available.

Job Summary:

The Town of Fogo Island is seeking dedicated and qualified individuals to join its team. The successful applicants will provide professional support and operation of the Town's engineering and public works programs. The primary purpose of the position is to facilitate the delivery of public works and water and sewer services to the Town of Fogo Island. This position entails a variety of duties including water and sewer related duties (troubleshooting, maintenance, etc.), operation and maintenance of municipal vehicles, equipment, and other related maintenance required by the Town of Fogo Island. Assigned work may include repairs and standard procedures to ensure that all water and sewer systems are working correctly. In addition, these positions entail working in adverse weather conditions to clear snow from Town roads, along with any other duties that may arise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe and effective snow clearing and ice control service through the operation of snow clearing and ice control equipment in a timely, safe and efficient manner.
• Provide safe and effective operation of Council equipment for all designated services such as ditching, road maintenance, water and sewer infrastructure, or other duties.
• Provide emergency roadside repairs as required.
• Provide safe and effective water and sewer services through the operation and maintenance of water supply and sewer pumping systems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide preventative maintenance on all Town equipment as per manufacturers' instructions and maintain garage inventories at a level to effectively perform the required maintenance.
• Other duties related to the position as assigned.
• These positions will require the successful candidates to be on-call after normal business hours and weekends.

Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Class 3, 8, and 9 driver licenses.
• Water Operator Level I an asset.
• Knowledge of OH&S Regulations an asset.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deal with the public in a respectful manner.
• Background in mechanics would be an asset.

Apply in Confidence:

Only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resume & cover letter to:

Tonya Guilfoyle | Senior Recruiter & HR Consultant | [email protected]

Jump Recruitment Specialists | www.jumpcareers.ca

At Jump Recruitment we recognize the value of diversity and are committed to making intentional steps toward building inclusive teams that better reflect the community Jump Recruitment and other organizations we serve operate within. We believe that inclusion is not just about making room at the table but about seeking out talent through a diversity lens and letting everyone know that their unique perspectives are important contributions to building stronger workplaces in a changing world.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply to our posted positions. We welcome candidates to self-identify or make our recruitment team aware of any potential accommodation they may need during the recruitment process.

This opportunity is only available for candidates legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.