THE UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE
Public Works Division
Invites applications for the position of:
WINTER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II
Temporary Full time
Positions: 8
Duration: (December 2, 2024 to April 4, 2025)
2024 Salary Grid 3: $28.03 - $33.36/Hr.
Shift Rotation: 2- Week Rotation: 4am – 12:30pm; 4pm – 12:30am
Locations: Several locations throughout Leeds and Grenville
What we offer:
Vacation Pay & Benefits: The Counties offers 4% in lieu of vacation and 7% in lieu of benefits. In addition, temporary employees can participate in our OMERS Pension program and Employee and Family Assistance program (EFAP) through Telus Health.
Banked Hours: Temporary Winter Operators have the ability to bank up to 120 overtime hours to be used for time off during the contract, or be paid out at the end of the contract.
Training: Our Public Works division offers paid training: One-Man Snow Plow Operator and we cover the cost of PPE.
Fleet: Our Public Works Division takes great pride in having a tandem fleet of well-maintained vehicles to serve the residents of Leeds and Grenville.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to and under the direction of the Patrol Supervisor, the Equipment Operator II position will be responsible for operating several types of equipment and performing a variety of tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the County Roads Systems.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
* Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent;
* Valid D-Z driver’s licence;
* Physically able to perform tasks involving heavy labour;
* Minimum of three year’s progressive experience in the operation of heavy trucks and other related equipment;
* Mechanical aptitude to perform a wide variety of tasks relating to equipment maintenance, operation and repair.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Performs the responsibilities of the position within the legislative and regulatory standards set out in the applicable Provincial and Municipal Acts.
2. Operation of a 6-ton minimum dump truck equipped with snow plow and sander equipment during winter months.
3. Culvert steaming to open up blocked culverts; equipment maintenance to winter fleet.
4. Replace driveway and road cross-culverts which includes operating machinery and performing various maintenance tasks.
5. Mowing ditches with tractor/mower unit; weed trimming; clearing brush from right-of-way.
6. Responsible for completing necessary paperwork for documentation of deficiencies and repairs.
7. Perform general road maintenance duties such as patrolling, patching, and grading.
8. Perform general shop maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning, and safety inspections.
9. Ensure health and safety standards are incorporated into all aspects of the work.
10. Other related duties, as requested and required.
The foregoing Job Description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be construed to be all of the work requirements that may be inherent in this classification.
Identify in the cover letter your preferred work location(s) in order, based on the following:
* 9863 County Road 10, Westport – North Crosby
* 6459 County Road 7 (Greenbush Road), Greenbush
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is committed to providing a recruitment and selection process that is both inclusive and free from barriers. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.
Applicants are required, in advance, to make any accommodation request known to Human Resources by contacting the department at 1-800-770-2170 or The Bell Relay Service.
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