Seasonal Equipment Operator
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Job Location:
Grande Prairie - Canada
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
NWP
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is a comprehensive community institution established in 1966 in Grande Prairie and our stewardship region includes campuses in Fairview and Grande Prairie. NWP offers a wide variety of credit and non-credit career certificates and diplomas pre-employment and apprenticeship trades university transfer studies and several opportunities for on-campus degree completion through collaborations with four-year universities. As an educational facility in northwestern Alberta NWP helps meet the cultural recreational athletic and conferencing needs of the region in partnership with community and regional stakeholders. NWP is dedicated to providing learners with access to high quality and diverse lifelong learning opportunities and to the responsible educational fiscal and environmental stewardship of resources.
The Department
This position is in the Facilities Maintenance and Operations Department (FMO) which strives to provide safe functional and attractive facilities for student staff and community use. NWP takes pride in respecting and preserving its buildings and grounds and this is reflected in the prompt and dedicated service provided by its Facilities Maintenance and Operations team.
The Role
Northwestern Polytechnic is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Seasonal Equipment Operator to support winter operations across campus. This role is responsible for operating heavy equipment to ensure safe and accessible parking lots roadways and pedestrian areas during snow and ice conditions.
- Operate snow removal equipment including plow trucks skid steers loaders and sanders.
- Perform routine inspections and basic maintenance of assigned equipment.
- Apply de-icing materials to surfaces as needed.
- Monitor weather conditions and respond promptly to snow and ice events.
- Spring parking lot maintenance i.e. sweeping
- Maintain clear documentation of work performed and materials used.
- Collaborate with Facilities Maintenance team to prioritize areas based on safety and accessibility needs.
- Experience in institutional or municipal snow clearing operations.
- Knowledge of campus infrastructure and traffic flow patterns.
The position reports to the Manager Facilities Maintenance & Operations however typical workday direction will be received from the Service Coordinator.
This position will commence October 20 2025 and continue to the end of April. An hourly wage of $35.00 per hour will be offered to the suitable candidate depending on qualifications and experience.
What We Offer
NWP offers lifelong learning opportunities through professional development/wellness programs a competitive salary and compensation package and a student-centered culture that is vital to our community. Join our team grow with us and connect your skills and abilities to our vision mission and values.
Requirements
Necessary skills and attributes to be successful in this role include:
- Must have a valid Class 5 drivers license
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating snow removal or heavy equipment.
- Familiarity with safe operating procedures in winter conditions.
- Ability to work independently and in a team under variable weather conditions.
- Strong communication and time management skills.
How to Apply
Only applications received electronically via the NWP website will be considered.
We review all applications to select candidates whose qualifications and experience most closely meet our needs.
Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. For general inquiries please contact HR at
Thank you for applying to NWP!
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Crane
- caterpillar
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Water Truck Experience
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- Dozer
- Equipment Repair
- Excavator
- Front Loader Truck
About Company
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