Heavy Equipment Operator - Tillsonburg, Canada - The Town of Tillsonburg

The Town of Tillsonburg

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Tillsonburg, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Details

Open Date

Aug :35:00 AM
Close Date
Sep :59:00 PM
Position Title
Heavy Equipment Operator
Posting Type
All
Posting Status
Active
Position Length
Full Time Temporary
Department Group
Operations and Development
Hours per Week
40
Department
Public Works
Openings
1
Education
High School
Experience
4 years
Location
Public Works
Competition
HR 57.23
Salary Range

- $28.19/hour - $32.97/hour
Description:

Heavy Equipment Operator

Qualifications

Minimum grade 12 or equivalent.
Four (4) years' experience in a Public Works or Operations environment.
Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License with a DZ class endorsement.
Chainsaw and Confined Space Certification an asset
Knowledge of the Minimum Maintenance Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Act and ability to work in Public Works setting in a safe manner
Good knowledge of traffic control procedures including Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 practices.
Computer literate in MS Office, Windows, Internet, etc. with ability to open, read and comprehend electronic messaging (i.e. Outlook)
Good communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work safely individually or within a team environment.
Ability to work with tight deadlines, take initiative and problem solve
Willing to upgrade skills through training seminars and Public Works related courses

Responsibilities

Check serviceability and operate in a safe manner all assigned heavy and light equipment such as 1 ton and 1⁄2 ton trucks, front end loaders, graders, 5 ton plow trucks, tractors with various attachments, sidewalk machines, paint striping equipment, and all other pieces of equipment associated with work in the Public Works Division.
Perform duties of winter snow clearing operations including plowing and salting of roadways, parking lots and sidewalks using assigned heavy and light equipment and snow shoveling and snow blowing as required.
Report road conditions, damage and vandalism to Roads Foreperson.
Inspect, clean and repair culverts, catch basins, curb, gutters and sewers.
Perform roadway repairs including patching of potholes with cold or hot mix asphalt
Repair, replace and/or install signs, fences, safety devices, sidewalks, drainage pipes or any other road related infrastructure.
Provide traffic control and setup of traffic barricades for safety zones, detours and special events following OTM Book 7 guidelines.
Maintain radio contact with Roads Foreperson or office while performing work throughout the Town.
Maintain good working relationships with Town staff, and demonstrate good customer service with the public.
Participates and provides input in the development and review of policies, procedures, standards and programs related to Public Works.
Makes suggestions to change or add procedures to improve efficiencies.
Fill out all reports, inspection sheets/reports, documents and any other data or information as required
Perform road patrol functions to record weather, road and sidewalk conditions.
Provide input and feedback regarding road closures.
Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Town.
Aware of safe work practices relating to Public Works and have basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it relates to the work environment.
Assist other Operation Departments as required.
Ability to lift up to lbs including shoveling of snow or earth
Overtime may be required
Oncall
Working in extreme weather conditions, exposed to heat, rain, ice, cold, etc.

The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process, In accordance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.