Airport Equipment Operator Jobs

Job Summary And Requirements
This posting is to fill one full-time permanent position in Dawson City.
Highways And Public Works – Who We Are
Highways and Public Works employees are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings, and information systems. Our collective vision is to make a difference in the lives of Yukoners. At all levels of our organization, we value leadership, innovation, teamwork, and keeping our people safe. Our priorities are to be client focused, to support our people, to build sustainably, and to advance reconciliation throughout Yukon.
This opportunity…
This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment to remove snow, water, ice and other contaminants from all airport airside/ground side surfaces. The position also maintains airside/ground side areas using hand shovels, mower equipment and other light equipment to ensure the safety of aircraft and passengers.
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Essential Qualifications (what we’re looking for in your resume):
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet each of the following qualifications. Please note, selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Accredited heavy equipment operator course (considered an asset).
• Experience performing minor mechanical maintenance (for example, oil changes, grease fittings);
• Experience operating a wide variety of heavy equipment, including dump trucks and loaders;
• Valid Class 3 Driver’s License with air endorsement upon hire; Class 1 Driver’s License (considered an asset).
• Experience performing winter surface maintenance, preferably the use of a snow blower and sweeper attachment;

If your resume shows education, training, and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above, your application may be equally considered.
If you have these qualifications, ensure you clearly expand upon them (for each applicable employer) in your resume.
Desired Knowledge, Skills and Suitability (what candidates will be assessed on):
Candidates Should Have And May Be Assessed On Their

• Initiative and self-motivation.
• Adaptability to changing priorities;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Commitment to working safely in an environment which promotes respect, dependability and reliability;

Conditions of Employment
Valid Yukon Class 3 driver’s license with air endorsement, Transport Canada Transportation Security Clearance (within 3 months), Restricted Radio Operator’s License (within 1 month), Airside Vehicle Operator’s Permit (within 1 month) and certification on airport heavy equipment (as needed for position within 6 months).
Job Requirements
Travel, working in adverse weather conditions, mandatory use of personal protective equipment, shift work and working outside of the headquarters area for extended periods of time.
Additional Information

• Find out what we offer our employees
• Annual Community Allowance of $2,310.00
• See why Yukon government has been identified as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers since 2014
• Travel Bonus Credits (2) days per quarter (3 months)

Questions?
If you have questions about this position, please contact Christopher Pittman, Regional Airport Supervisor at [email protected] .
If you have questions about applying on a job with Yukon government or if you need an accommodation for this staffing process, please contact Gillian Smith, HR Consultant ll at [email protected] .
ELIGIBILITY LIST: 12 months
Eligibility List
12 months