New Posting - Edmonton Airport Authority

The Edmonton Airport Authority is currently recruiting Seasonal Equipment Operators  
16 Full-Time, Term Positions (Seasonal; Up to April 13, 2016)
BAND: 4B (General Bargaining Unit)
SALARY: $30.84 -$32.91 per hour (37.5 hours per week)
CLOSING DATE: September 20, 2015 or until suitable candidate is found

Equipment Operator Positions – Poster #2015-46

REPORTS TO: Superintendent, Airside Operations

Reporting to the Superintendant, Airside/Field Operations, the successful candidates will be required to provide maintenance to Airport Facilities including runways, taxiways, aprons, roads, navigational aid sites, parking and landscaped areas, airfield drainage systems, fences and grassed areas. Utilizing a minimum Class 1 License (with air brake endorsement) you will also be responsible for the operation and minor repair of heavy equipment including trucks, graders, loaders and snow removal equipment. Other duties as required. Shift and weekend work is required. Candidates must be available for overtime and call back situations.

Special Requirements
• Current clean driver’s abstract must be provided with application and maintained during employment
• Candidates are required to pass and maintain Airport Security clearance
• Valid class 1 driver's license with air brake endorsement (candidates with class 3 license will be considered if willingness to upgrade to class 1 license within 30 days is demonstrated)
• Ability to obtain and maintain to obtain a restricted radio operator's license
• Training and experience with airport airfield maintenance including hard surface repairs, turf maintenance, snow removal, wildlife control, draining, fence and signage maintenance
• Knowledge of airfield maintenance procedures would be an asset
• Proven ability to work well within a team oriented environment
• Successful completion of a heavy equipment operation training program
• Ability to obtain and maintain Level "D" Security Clearance is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain AVOP is required
• Must be willing to work a shift schedule (including evenings and weekends); availability for overtime and call back situations is required.

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience

Applicants from this competition may be utilized to fill future vacancies of a similar nature

*Please reference the posting number and title when sending in your application; also including your current driver’s abstract to: Human Resources * 

Closing Date: September 20, 2015 or until suitable candidates are found.

Edmonton International Airport is a self-funded, not-for-profit corporation whose mandate is to drive economic prosperity for the Edmonton Region. EIA is Canada’s fastest-growing major airport over the past 10 years, the fifth-busiest airport by passenger traffic and the largest major Canadian airport by land area. EIA offers non-stop connections to more than 60 destinations across Canada, the US, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. At EIA you become part of a tightly knit team, working in a supportive environment, dedicated to fulfilling our vision of more flights to more places.

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