New Posting - Department of Transportation and Works

Airstrip Operator
Department of Transportation and Works      - Black Tickle, NL $22.23 - $24.61 an hour

Work involves responsibility for performing daily safety checks and maintenance inspections of airstrip surface, lights, markers, building, security, and supplies. The incumbent is also responsible for taking charge of the overall coordination of the emergency operations at the scene as the on-scene controller. Other responsibilities include routine daily maintenance on equipment and maintaining accurate documentation of activities at the airport and maintenance records; maintain airport surfaces; snow plowing, snow removal and grading gravel runways and immediately advising the supervisor of any conditions which may adversely affect the operation of aircrafts. Other duties as assigned. Merit Criteria (What is this?) Screening Criteria  Experience in operation of heavy equipment Experience in minor repairs to heavy equipment Experience in operating an airstrip (asset) Completion of the High School Education (or equivalent) Possession of Driver’s License Class 5, 8, 9 and 9A Clearly demonstrate the ability to report within one half hour of notification of after-duty call Assessment Criteria  Knowledge of maintenance and practices utilized in the operation of heavy equipment Knowledge of Safety regulations utilized in the operation of heavy equipment Knowledge of operating an airstrip (asset) Ability to make decisions Ability to manage time and tasks Ability to communicate (verbal) Heavy equipment operating skills Work independently Conditions of Employment (What is this?) Conditions of Offer  Valid Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Class 05 license with 08, 09 and 09A endorsements Recent and satisfactory driver’s abstract acceptable to the Employer is required Conditions of Acceptance  This positon is casual call in Report within one half hour of notification of after-duty call Applicant Information  For more information about this opportunity please call Roxanne Walsh at (709) 896-7858 The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador values diversity in the work place and is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Applications should be received before the close of business on the closing date - late applications with explanation may be accepted. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required merit criteria. Applications that do not clearly demonstrate the required criteria will be screened-out. All applications must contain accurate contact information, including current mailing address, email address and phone number. This competition may be used to fill future similar vacancies with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. For further information or to apply, please click here