Road Operator

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

Reporting to the Works Foreperson, the Roads Operator position will be involved in a variety of maintenance and construction activities affecting Public Works. This work involves labor-related duties as well as equipment operation.

**DUTIES**
- Roadside Maintenance: culvert cleaning, ditch maintenance, tree removal and trimming, sidewalk repairs, general debris, and litter cleanup.
- Road Maintenance: asphalt-related work i.e., cold mix patch, hot mix asphalt patch; leaf pick-up, spring cleanup, road re-construction i.e., ditching, graveling.
- Traffic Control: sign assessment/installation, guide rail repair, and temporary traffic control including flagging traffic.
- Operation of equipment: tandem axle dump trucks, rubber tire loaders, multi-use sidewalk machines, chainsaws, chippers, etc.
- Will be required to respond to emergency situations as they arise.
- Following acceptable maintenance and servicing schedules (oil changes, filters, lubrication, etc.) according to service manuals.
- Perform general housekeeping duties.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Secondary School Diploma.
- 2 years of Truck Driving experience, with a clear Ontario AZ Driver’s abstract
- 2 years of practical working experience in construction.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various equipment
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, other employees, contractors etc.
- Demonstrated heavy equipment experience will be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated previous winter control operations will be considered an asset.
- On call is a requirement of this position.

**Salary**: $31.57 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Severn, ON L3V 0W1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Class A Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person