Roads Operator - Alliston, Canada - Town of New Tecumseth

Town of New Tecumseth

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Alliston, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Temporary Full-Time (May - November 1, 2024)

The Town of New Tecumseth is looking for a Roads Operator (Seasonal) to join our team for a temporary contract.

Why work with us?

Our growing community, identified as one of the fastest growing municipalities by Statistics Canada, located about an hour north of Toronto, offers beautiful rural and urban landscapes and diverse opportunities to work in a technologically progressive, public environment.

What we promise:

- flexible work environment
- competitive salaries
- optional OMERS pension plan
- professional development opportunities

Reporting to the Supervisor, Operations - Roads, this position performs all aspects of work related to the servicing, maintenance and inspection within the Town's Right of Ways in both urban and rural settings including but not limited to roads, sidewalks, traffic control devices,
ditches, culverts, bridges, storm sewers, street trees, streetlights, and works yards. Under the
direction of the immediate Supervisor or Senior Operator, carries out all duties using appropriate equipment effectively and in a manner that will ensure the safety of self, co-workers and the
general public.

How you contribute to our organization:

Safely operates and maintains all applicable equipment. Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment in a clean and tidy condition; performs daily inspections of same.
Records deficiencies in the Vehicle Inspection Report which is then submitted to the
Senior Operator or Supervisor for forwarding to the Fleet Division. Keeps all documents up to date in accordance with MTO and Town requirements; Makes minor running repairs to equipment while on the job.
Performs installation of temporary traffic control devices such as lane and road closures,

- detours, flagging and all other required work zone safety requirements as per the

Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7. May be required to act as a traffic control person via

- flagging or operation of other traffic control devices.

Repairs and maintains the road and sidewalk networks including hard surfaces (asphalt

- concrete) and gravel surfaces in an urban and rural environment, including but not limited to cold patching, saw cut and asphalt removals, tack coating, and hot laid asphalt paving.

Grades gravel roads and shoulders to promote adequate drainage.
Maintains ditches including but not limited to removal of sediment, debris, and garbage from roadside ditches, ensuring proper elevations and depth of ditches and culverts. Ensures site restorations.
Installs erosion control measures as required.
Performs right of way street sweeping and flushing in a timely manner and without

- unduly interfering with the flow of traffic.

Grades and sets grades for construction of roads, ditches and installation of culverts.
Rebuilds or replaces maintenance holes, catch basin tops and pipes leading to them.

What you bring to the team:

Requires successful completion of high school diploma.
Requires a DZ class driver's licence, and the ability to submit a clean driver's abstract upon hire.
Requires Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification (or the ability to obtain within a month of hire).
23 years of experience in a similar position would be an asset.
Must demonstrate sound knowledge of maintenance and construction practices as well as construction equipment and vehicles. T.J. Mahoney Construction and Maintenance

- modules and Snow School from the OGRA Roads School courses would be an asset.

Must be comfortable using electronic devices such as tablets, iPads and laptops.

Pay Rate:
$ , plus 4% vacation pay and optional enrolment in OMERS pension plan
Hours: 40 hours per week

Dates:
May - November 1, 2024

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials (high school diploma, training, etc) by April 21st.
We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of New Tecumseth is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

If contacted for an interview, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.