Equipment Operator - Fairview

Overview

Job Title:

Equipment Operator
Job

Requisition
Ministry:
Agriculture and Irrigation

Location:

Fairview and Surrounding Area
Full or Part-Time:
Wage
Hours of Work:
Casual (up to 40 hours per week)
Permanent/Temporary:
Temporary until December 15, 2026
Scope:
Open Competition
Closing Date:
Open until a suitable candidate is found
Classification:
Equipment Operations 2
Salary: $25.30/hour to $30.75/hour

The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for the policies, legislation, regulations, programs, and services that enable Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to flourish and contribute to Alberta’s economic recovery and growth. The ministry’s role is diverse, ranging from food safety and industry growth and diversification to increasing investment and supporting growth in rural Alberta. The ministry also supports foundational programs like irrigation and agricultural societies that help create strong rural communities and resilient agriculture sectors.

For more information about the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation please visit our website at:

As an Equipment Operator in the Water Pumping Program, you will be instrumental in delivering pumping equipment to agricultural producers in the peace region of the province. Your primary responsibilities will include allocating and delivering equipment for the Water Pumping Program, conducting routine maintenance checks, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of all operations. The role demands precision and adherence to strict safety standards to effectively manage and mitigate risks associated with commercial driving and towing.

• Delivery and allocation of water pumping equipment throughout the peace region with support to other areas of the province.
• Perform regular maintenance and minor repairs on equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Identify and relate concerns (equipment or people) to the supervisor.
• Trailer repairs to meet vehicle safety standards.
• Wiring of trailers and repair/ maintenance of trailer suspensions, axles, brakes and tires to meet highway safety standards.

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position.

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:

Agility
:
Being able to anticipate, quickly adapt, take advantage of opportunities, and make effective decisions by proactively seeking new opportunities. Encourages innovative thinking, identifies and responds to shifting needs and priorities, and can work with some autonomy to lead and manage projects.

Drive for Results
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Knowing what outcomes are important and maximizing resources to achieve results aligned with organizational goals while maintaining accountability to each other and external stakeholders.

Develop Networks
:
Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Build Collaborative Environments
:
The applicant needs to tap into various resources within the organization and act on opportunities to partner with other groups to achieve desired outcomes. Considers how changes might impact colleagues, clients and stakeholders and actively seeks their input or involvement regarding those changes.

Minimum Requirement for this Role
:

• Some high school education plus one year experience in the operation of preventative maintenance and routine servicing of medium industrial/agricultural equipment related to the position assignment and/or experience with driving and towing with medium transport vehicles; or equivalent as described below.

Equivalency
:

• Additional directly related experience may be considered in lieu of education on a one-for-one basis.

Required
:

• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License with Air Brakes (Q-endorsement).

Asset
:

• A valid Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brakes (Q-endorsement).

This position covers the Peace agricultural region of Alberta. It is currently located…