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)
- Must be able and willing to work extended hours.