The Opportunity
Nunavut Airport Services is looking to hire a Full Time Heavy Equipment Operator based in Iqaluit. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a secure and effective manner, supporting NASL in the task of operating and maintaining the Iqaluit International Airport.
Responsibilities include:
Operating heavy equipment:
Regular Truck
Dump Truck with plow and wing and/or sweeper attachment/Trailor
Loader
Snow blower
Trackless with plow, sweeper and sander attachment
Grader (optional)
Chemical truck
Snow removal tasks – both manual and supported by machinery
FOD (Foreign object debris) removal
Support heavy equipment mechanic
Maintain and repairfence, runway surface and paint
Participate at safety and trainings course required for airport operations (e.g. Certificate of proficiency in Radio, Airport Airside Vehicle Operator Permit)
Other tasks as required by the Associate Airport Operations Manager
Selection Criteria Include:
Must posses or being capable of to receive within 3 months of employment the Transport Canada Security Clearance for International Airports
2+ years’ experience
Ability to operate with minimum supervision
Ability to be a team player
Valid Class 3 drivers license with airbrake (Q endorsement)
Radio License
Operation of Heavy Equipment
Airside Vehicle Operators Permit
Working Conditions:
This position will be stationed in Iqaluit, Nunavut.
Candidates must have the ability to work shift work and be on-call outside of normal shift schedule.
Must be able to function in a multi-faceted, diversified operating environment
Must be able to function in extreme weather conditions (arctic weather -40 and below)