Job Description

Location: Central Laundry

Equipment Operator II

Environmental Services

Temporary Call In

Hours Based on the needs of the department Salary CG-21 ($20.81 - $22.67) Competition Number 2024001301 Posted Date 20 February 2024 Closing Date 27 February 2024

About Us

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary

The Equipment Operator II transports linens and linen supplies from the Central Laundry site to the off-site distribution facilities, which may include highway driving to rural sites such as Carbonear and Placentia. This position is responsible for servicing the vehicle with gas, oil, water, air, and grease and reporting mechanical defects or repairs needed to the supervisor.

Job Demands

Requirements

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

Occasionally results in considerable fatigue, requiring periods of rest.

Lifting or moving carts over 50 lbs. is a regular requirement when loading and unloading trucks.

Operates heavy trucks to deliver various items and are therefore required to sit and drive on a regular basis. Walking is required when loading and unloading the carts onto the trucks.

Manual or physical activities include regularly using gross motor skills when loading and unloading delivery vehicles and using machinery or equipment that requires very controlled movement and operating heavy equipment.

Job Qualifications

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Possession of a valid Class 05 driver's license supplemented by completion of a Class 09 endorsement (airbrakes).

A satisfactory driver's abstract is required.

Experience in the operation of light and heavy trucks (e.g. delivery trucks or dump trucks) would be an asset.

Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information For Recruitment Related Inquiries

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.