Public Works Operator - Petrolia, Canada - County of Lambton

County of Lambton

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Petrolia, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Biography

Please Note: This position is not with the County of Lambton. It is with our Community Partner, the Town of Petrolia

The Town of Petrolia is nestled in the heart of Southwestern Ontario's Lambton County and framed by Lake Huron and the St.

Clair River.

The Town's commitment to the preservation of its history supports a quality of life that energizes its residents and inspires its visitors.

Petrolia boasts excellent schools, a hospital and an outstanding community and wellness centre offering competitive salary and benefit packages.
Position Overview

Department/Location:
Operations, Public Works Yard

Type:
Permanent, Full time

Union/Non-Union:
Union

Benefits offering:
extensive medical and dental coverage, OMERS pension, RWAM

Salary:
$26.97-$31.59 per hour, per collective agreement Local 2393

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the safe operation of Roads and Works equipment, and the performance of physical labour as required. Repairs, replaces and installs road signs;
Operate Snow Plow during winter maintenance and Backhoe all yearround;
Maintains equipment, vehicles and tools in safe operating condition by following acceptable maintenance and servicing schedules;
Assists with maintenance projects, including water main and sanitary sewer, as required;
Maintains pavement. Applies cold patching to fill holes in pavement and hot patching for the treatment of cracks and holes;
Clears brush and trees and grass maintenance, maintains weed control;
Collects and removes garbage from roads and adjacent areas;
Responds to concerns from the public and if appropriate forwards concerns to the Public Works Foreman;
Participate in rotating On-Call responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Grade 12 completion;
5 or more years' experience within Public Works or construction environment would be an asset;
Snow Plow Operation experience (necessity);
Back Hoe Operation experience (necessity);
Strong oral and written communications skills;
Valid DZ licence;
Familiar with Road repair and Maintenance;
CRS certification an asset;
First Aid & CPR;

How to Apply
Qualified applicants interested in this career opportunity are invited to submit a resume no later than 12 noon, Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Resumes clearly marked Public Works Operator to be directed in confidence to the attention of:
Director of Operations
411 Greenfield Street Petrolia, Ontario N0N 1R0