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Heavy Equipment Operator (All Levels)
Blind River
General Labour,
Transportation
POSTED:
2 weeks ago
Employer:
Town of Blind River
ES Job ID:
5345
Closing Date:
March 14, 2025
Duration:
Full Time
Job Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
REPORTS TO: Public Works Foreperson/Sub-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 individuals to join our team.
The Town of Blind River is accepting applications for full time permanent position of Equipment Operator, 40 hours per week, for the Public Works Department.
Salary: $26.67-$28.32/hr (2024 rates)
Position Summary: 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 Manager/Sub-Foreman of any problems arising out of the normal use of the equipment. Equipment Operators must maintain an 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.
Primary Purpose of Job: To safely and effectively operate all heavy equipment designated as Level 1 equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
a) Operates all heavy equipment owned and operated by the Public Works Department including, but not limited to grader, wheeled excavator, backhoe, as assigned in a safe, economical, productive manner
b) Effectively carries out assigned functions in ditching, excavating, snow removal and other municipal maintenance and construction activities.
c) Performs all excavation work in accordance with the OHSA, Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification Act, and any/all other relevant Acts and Regulations.
d) Reports problems encountered on assigned jobs
e) Operate/maintain small equipment such as chain saws, lawn mowers, brushers, etc.
f) Perform garbage collection duties (spring clean-up) as required.
g) Responsible for all tools and equipment issued and reports problems with equipment.
h) Perform summer maintenance program including buildings, repair road washouts, repair sidewalks, pot hole patching 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.
i) Perform winter maintenance including plow sidewalks, sand sidewalks, plow roads, clean municipally owned parking areas, snow removal (hauling), snow shoveling around municipally owned buildings.
j) Provide assistance to other departments/individuals including but not limited to municipal facilities, parks and recreation, water and sewer.
k) Report non-functional streetlights, traffic lights, missing and damaged streetlights.
l) Maintain a safe work environment by cleaning garage, washing equipment and trucks, cleaning public works yard.
m) Assist mechanic with major repairs to equipment/vehicles as requested.
n) Maintain minimum Class \"DZ\" license in good standing.
o) Report any unsafe conditions that exist within the municipality to the foreperson/sub-foreperson as soon as possible.
p) Perform municipal burials, and cemetery maintenance as directed
q) All other related duties as assigned.
REPORTS TO: Public Works Foreperson/Sub-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 individuals to join our team.
The Town of Blind River is accepting applications for full time permanent position of Equipment Operator, 40 hours per week, for the Public Works Department.
Salary: $26.67-$28.32/hr (2024 rates)
Position Summary: 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 Manager/Sub-Foreman of any problems arising out of the normal use of the equipment. Equipment Operators must maintain an 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.
Primary Purpose of Job: To safely and effectively operate all heavy equipment designated as Level 1 equipment.
Duties & Responsibilities:
a) Operates all heavy equipment owned and operated by the Public Works Department including, but not limited to grader, wheeled excavator, backhoe, as assigned in a safe, economical, productive manner
b) Effectively carries out assigned functions in ditching, excavating, snow removal and other municipal maintenance and construction activities.
c) Performs all excavation work in accordance with the OHSA, Ontario Underground Infrastructure Notification Act, and any/all other relevant Acts and Regulations.
d) Reports problems encountered on assigned jobs
e) Operate/maintain small equipment such as chain saws, lawn mowers, brushers, etc.
f) Perform garbage collection duties (spring clean-up) as required.
g) Responsible for all tools and equipment issued and reports problems with equipment.
h) Perform summer maintenance program including buildings, repair road washouts, repair sidewalks, pot hole patching 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.
i) Perform winter maintenance including plow sidewalks, sand sidewalks, plow roads, clean municipally owned parking areas, snow removal (hauling), snow shoveling around municipally owned buildings.
j) Provide assistance to other departments/individuals including but not limited to municipal facilities, parks and recreation, water and sewer.
k) Report non-functional streetlights, traffic lights, missing and damaged streetlights.
l) Maintain a safe work environment by cleaning garage, washing equipment and trucks, cleaning public works yard.
m) Assist mechanic with major repairs to equipment/vehicles as requested.
n) Maintain minimum Class \"DZ\" license in good standing.
o) Report any unsafe conditions that exist within the municipality to the foreperson/sub-foreperson as soon as possible.
p) Perform municipal burials, and cemetery maintenance as directed
q) All other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Minimum completion of High School Diploma
- Minimum six (6) months experience in heavy equipment operation of Level 1 equipment. Experience excavating around underground infrastructure such as water, gas and telephone lines is an asset
- Must have valid class \"DZ\" Ontario Driver's Licence
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- The ability to work shift work and after hours work as assigned
- Ability to climb, as well as to lift/push/pull equipment and tools of weights up to 100lb
- Minimum six (6) months experience in heavy equipment operation of Level 1 equipment. Experience excavating around underground infrastructure such as water, gas and telephone lines is an asset
- Must have valid class \"DZ\" Ontario Driver's Licence
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- The ability to work shift work and after hours work as assigned
- Ability to climb, as well as to lift/push/pull equipment and tools of weights up to 100lb
How to Apply:
Written applications stating experience, and qualifications, including a resume, to be received by the undersigned via email or drop resume off at the Municipal Office.
Written applications stating experience, and qualifications, including a resume, to be received by the undersigned no later than 3:00 P.M. March 14, 2025.
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.
Written applications stating experience, and qualifications, including a resume, to be received by the undersigned no later than 3:00 P.M. March 14, 2025.
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.