Equipment/Water Operator Jobs

The purposes of this position are:

• To undertake a variety of public works operations and the operation and maintenance of band owned water systems as required
• To provide a variety of operational, construction, snow and ice removal services to First Nation properties, facilities and roads, and the properties falling within the scope of the First Nations construction contracts.
• Shall perform assignments in accordance with the Seven Grandfather Teachings

DUTIES:

The duties and responsibilities of this position are categorized into five main functions:

• Curve Lake Building Maintenance
• Maintain parks and beaches
• Trim trees
• Cooperating with contractors on projects that are contracted out
• Cemetery operations and maintenance
• Haul aggregates for public
• Sand parking lots
• Hauling, loading and spreading gravel
• Culvert cleaning
• Carries out work assignments using a variety of vehicles, heavy equipment, hand and power tools and all tools for the Operation and Maintenance of Band owned water systems as required
• Clear brush from ditches
• Responsible for adhering to occupational health and safety procedures
• Clear drains
• Tree removal
• Clear road kill
• Cut grass and trim
• Maintaining the First Nations roads, properties and water systems in good condition
• Open and close columbarium
• Roads
• Sweep sidewalks
• Snow removal
• Perform winter maintenance and emergency response, including plowing, sanding, salting and ice removal
• Repair signs
• Performs such other related duties as may reasonably be required by the Foreman
• Install walkways and maintain
• Dust control
• Clean garbage
• Bulky item pick up
• Move office furniture
• Special Projects
• Repair street lights
• Repair pot holes
• Dig trenches and backfill
• The repair and installation of road signs, fences and culverts
• Remove garbage and debris
• Replace faulty outdoor lights
• Dig damaged water lines
• Flood and disaster clean up
• Assist in all community function
• Asphalt patching
• Caulk windows and doors
• Clear trees and underbrush
• Paint lines
• Community garbage pick up
• Repair drywall and paint
• Spread sand
• Construction site and paving preparation
• Attend meetings and training year round
• Setting up for Community Events such as the Annual Pow-wow
• Water testing, treating and maintenance of Pump house, and Band owned water systems. Periodic hours, for scheduled maintenance,, on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly basis are included in the regular course of duties
• Collecting and disposing of trash
• Attend relevant training as required/directed.
• General
• Clean and set up of Church, Community Center, Cenotaph and Cemetery
• Welding and general vehicle maintenance
• Install signs
• Grade gravel roads
• Discusses plans, priorities and schedules with the Foreman, including the most useful equipment and materials to be used for all jobs
• Trim trees and bushes
• Other
• Dig foundations and backfill
• Clean eave troughs
• Cut grass
• Waste site maintenance
• Replace light bulbs

QUALIFICATIONS: Basic Requirements: (APPLICANTS MUST SHOW NECESSARY PROOF WITH APPLICATION OR WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SCREENED OUT)

Education:

The incumbent to this position will meet the minimum requirements that include:

• Mechanical skills, knowledge of equipment and its capability
• Must be willing to acquire a valid Class-D license with a Z-brake endorsement
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment in a safe, efficient and effective manner
• A valid driver's license
• Must be willing acquire in a timely manner, a Class 2 Water Treatment Certificate issued by OWWCO as required under Ontario Drinking Water Regulations 170/03 and 128/04

RATED REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to operate and maintain (small engine) operating equipment
• Knowledge of Curve Lake First Nation Government Services Policy and Procedures
• Initiative and judgment
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• High respect for confidentiality
• Must be punctual and dependable
• Ability to identify operating problems
• Knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety in a workplace environment
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Good public relation skills
• Must demonstrate professionalism throughout the performance of duties

Personal Suitability:

• Be flexible
• Be respectful
• Must demonstrate and ensure a high level of personal and professional conduct
• Possess awareness and sensitivity to the history, language, culture and traditions of the people of Curve Lake First Nation
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Be honest and trustworthy

While Curve Lake First Nation appreciates all applications, as outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resources Management Manual, applicants will be considered in the following priority: Level I: Internal Applicant, Level II: Any First Nation Member Applicants (s. 16(1) CHRA), and Level III: Any Applicants.

The successful candidate must provide an acceptable Canadian Police Information Check (CPIC) with Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) prior to commencing work.

Powered by JazzHR

1VHcG7f94v