Airport Heavy Equipment Operator - Temporary

Acden Base Operators Firebag team needs you!! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Airport Equipment Operator Position is located in Fort Mackay at the Firebag Airport and typically reports directly to the Heavy Equipment Operator Team Lead. Their primary focus is Heavy Equipment Operations to maintain surface drainage, erosion control, graveled surfaces, airfield surfaces. Including the general cleanliness of all airport areas to a high standard as identified by the Team Lead.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide support and perform all snow and ice control (SNIC) duties both airside and groundside, including application of proper chemical as directed and required to improve traction.
• Establish knowledge and ability to Operate all site vehicles, equipment and heavy equipment vehicles as required
• Maintain surface drainage, erosion control, graveled surfaces, airfield surfaces and the general cleanliness of vehicles, roads and grounds and department areas to a high standard as identified by the Supervisor.
• Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage all aspects of its business with regards to prevention of pollution and minimize or eliminate adverse environmental and health impacts. This will be achieved by taking into consideration and complying with; federal, provincial and municipal regulations and guidelines, (whichever is the more stringent) in conjunction with customer, employee and public requirements and concerns
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with Transport Canada Aviation Regulations, Federal Legislation, and or client requirements.
• Monitor and report on erosion control, vegetation control, bird and wildlife control
• Must be willing and able to travel.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

The following certifications/designations are considered an asset

Heavy Equipment Operator Certification.

Highschool, and or post secondary education.

3-5 years of intermediate experience in the Aviation industry

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Proficient knowledge and understanding of:

• Established CBO aviation practices, procedures and techniques
• Applicable local and federal labour codes
• Organization and time management
• Willing and able to travel; this position is a modified work scheduled working 3 weeks on and 3 weeks off; camp accommodations are provided; flights are provided from Calgary or Edmonton to the Firebag Airport
• License requirements class 1 or 3 with Q Endorsement or provincial equivalent
• Security clearance requirements - Criminal Record Check
• Ability to lift up to 50 Lbs
• Radio License (aeronautical)
• AVOP
• Previous experience with manual handling principles
• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing & Random Testing
• Drivers Abstract
• Common Safety Orientation - Energy Safety Canada would be an asset

Canadian Base Operators welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.