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Equipment Operator
Blind River
Skilled Trades
POSTED:
1 month ago
Employer:
Town of Blind River
ES Job ID:
4629
Closing Date:
April 18, 2024
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR LEVEL III
REPORTS TO: Public Works Foreperson
Blind River is a vibrant and prosperous town that has established itself as a year-round destination and ideal community in which to live and do business. With our friendly atmosphere and year round recreation possibilities, Blind River will provide you with the opportunity to experience and live in a community with all the charms of a 'small town'.
Blind River is seeking energetic and highly motivated individual to join our team.
The Town of Blind River is accepting applications for a full time permanent Equipment Operator Level 3, 40 hours per week, for the Public Works Department.
Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation of all heavy duty equipment required to maintain the existing municipal infrastructure. Equipment Operators are responsible to maintain all equipment and to inform the Senior Foreperson of any problems arising out of the normal use of the equipment. Equipment Operators must maintain a DZ operator's license and maintain their license in good standing. In addition, Equipment Operators will participate in the general maintenance program of the municipality as required.
Salary: $26.67/hr
Duties & Responsibilities:
a) Operates heavy equipment designated as Level III - trackless and all attachments, pickup trucks utilized for winter operations, tandem dump truck, loader, water truck .
b) Effectively carries out assigned functions for municipal maintenance and construction activities.
c) Ensure proper maintenance procedures are followed when operating equipment/vehicles.
d) Perform pre-operative inspection and maintenance of all vehicles/equipment prior to and during utilization.
e) Operate/maintain small equipment and attachments such as chain saws, lawn mowers, brushers, plows, buckets, sanders, etc.
f) Performs garbage collection duties (spring clean-up), including operation/maintenance of equipment, removal to landfill site, and fixing garbage bins as required.
g) Operate/maintain all equipment in a safe manner.
h) Repair/sharpen chain saws, mower blades, knives, etc.
i) Performs summer maintenance program including; painting street lines, buildings, repair road washouts, repair sidewalks, repair fences, street cleaning; clean/thaw catch basins; repair and install street signs and safety device signs, grade roads, build roads, install park equipment as required.
j) Performs winter maintenance program including plow sidewalks, sand sidewalks, plow roads, prepare for Christmas Season, clean Municipally owned parking areas, show removal (hauling), snow shoveling around Municipally owned buildings.
k) Provide assistance to other departments/individuals including Municipal Facilities, Municipal Services, water and sewer.
l) Report non-functional street lights, traffic lights, missing and damaged street lights.
m) Maintain a safe work environment by cleaning garage, washing equipment and trucks, cleaning public works yard.
n) Assist mechanic with repairs to equipment/vehicles as requested.
o) Maintain minimum Class \"DZ\" Ontario driver's license in good standing.
p) Report any unsafe conditions that exist within the municipality to the Manager/Foreperson as soon as possible.
q) Assist with water and sewer repairs, as required.
r) Repair/replace broken or bent street signs.
s) Ensures that the vehicle reports are properly completed and submitted to Mechanic.
t) Participate in the general maintenance program of the municipality, as required including litter/trash collection.
u) Submits crew cards and vehicle inspection reports daily or when required
v) Assist with work/burials at municipal cemetery, as required.
x) Responsible for tools issued.
y) Participation in emergency management may be required outside normal working hours.
aa) all other related duties as assigned.
REPORTS TO: Public Works Foreperson
Blind River is a vibrant and prosperous town that has established itself as a year-round destination and ideal community in which to live and do business. With our friendly atmosphere and year round recreation possibilities, Blind River will provide you with the opportunity to experience and live in a community with all the charms of a 'small town'.
Blind River is seeking energetic and highly motivated individual to join our team.
The Town of Blind River is accepting applications for a full time permanent Equipment Operator Level 3, 40 hours per week, for the Public Works Department.
Equipment Operators are responsible for the safe operation of all heavy duty equipment required to maintain the existing municipal infrastructure. Equipment Operators are responsible to maintain all equipment and to inform the Senior Foreperson of any problems arising out of the normal use of the equipment. Equipment Operators must maintain a DZ operator's license and maintain their license in good standing. In addition, Equipment Operators will participate in the general maintenance program of the municipality as required.
Salary: $26.67/hr
Duties & Responsibilities:
a) Operates heavy equipment designated as Level III - trackless and all attachments, pickup trucks utilized for winter operations, tandem dump truck, loader, water truck .
b) Effectively carries out assigned functions for municipal maintenance and construction activities.
c) Ensure proper maintenance procedures are followed when operating equipment/vehicles.
d) Perform pre-operative inspection and maintenance of all vehicles/equipment prior to and during utilization.
e) Operate/maintain small equipment and attachments such as chain saws, lawn mowers, brushers, plows, buckets, sanders, etc.
f) Performs garbage collection duties (spring clean-up), including operation/maintenance of equipment, removal to landfill site, and fixing garbage bins as required.
g) Operate/maintain all equipment in a safe manner.
h) Repair/sharpen chain saws, mower blades, knives, etc.
i) Performs summer maintenance program including; painting street lines, buildings, repair road washouts, repair sidewalks, repair fences, street cleaning; clean/thaw catch basins; repair and install street signs and safety device signs, grade roads, build roads, install park equipment as required.
j) Performs winter maintenance program including plow sidewalks, sand sidewalks, plow roads, prepare for Christmas Season, clean Municipally owned parking areas, show removal (hauling), snow shoveling around Municipally owned buildings.
k) Provide assistance to other departments/individuals including Municipal Facilities, Municipal Services, water and sewer.
l) Report non-functional street lights, traffic lights, missing and damaged street lights.
m) Maintain a safe work environment by cleaning garage, washing equipment and trucks, cleaning public works yard.
n) Assist mechanic with repairs to equipment/vehicles as requested.
o) Maintain minimum Class \"DZ\" Ontario driver's license in good standing.
p) Report any unsafe conditions that exist within the municipality to the Manager/Foreperson as soon as possible.
q) Assist with water and sewer repairs, as required.
r) Repair/replace broken or bent street signs.
s) Ensures that the vehicle reports are properly completed and submitted to Mechanic.
t) Participate in the general maintenance program of the municipality, as required including litter/trash collection.
u) Submits crew cards and vehicle inspection reports daily or when required
v) Assist with work/burials at municipal cemetery, as required.
x) Responsible for tools issued.
y) Participation in emergency management may be required outside normal working hours.
aa) all other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Must have a valid class \"DZ\" Ontario Driver's Licence
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Satisfactory work performance record
- Ability to perform all duties assigned
- Ability to work after hours as assigned/needed
- Ability to climb, as well as to lift/push/pull equipment and tools of weights up to 100lbs
- Must have a valid class \"DZ\" Ontario Driver's Licence
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Satisfactory work performance record
- Ability to perform all duties assigned
- Ability to work after hours as assigned/needed
- Ability to climb, as well as to lift/push/pull equipment and tools of weights up to 100lbs
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How to Apply:
Please send resumes to the undersigned no later than 3:00 P.M. on April 18, 2024.
Kathryn Scott
CAO/Clerk
11 Hudson Street, PO Box 640
Blind River ON P0R 1B0
Email: [email protected]
The Town of Blind River is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Town of Blind River Recruitment Policy. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under authority of the Municipal Act and will only be used for candidate selection.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Kathryn Scott
CAO/Clerk
11 Hudson Street, PO Box 640
Blind River ON P0R 1B0
Email: [email protected]
The Town of Blind River is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the Town of Blind River Recruitment Policy. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under authority of the Municipal Act and will only be used for candidate selection.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.