Roads and Drainage Operator

4 weeks ago


Thornbury, Canada The Blue Mountains Full time

Position type
- Full Time

Located within the traditional land of the Anishnaabek, Haudenosaunee and Wendat-Wyandot-Wyandotte
- peoples, the Town of The Blue Mountains is a four-season community with stunning natural features, including the Niagara Escarpment, Beaver Valley and the Georgian Bay shoreline. Internationally recognized as a four-season tourism destination, The Blue Mountains offers a high-quality lifestyle that caters to families looking to build a solid foundation, adventurers looking to go off the beaten path and relaxation seekers taking in and experiencing the very best the area has to offer.

The Town is looking for people with a shared commitment to building a sustainable community, as well as shared values of integrity, inclusivity, excellence, accountability, and stewardship for the well-being of our residents.

Come gain a unique experience in the 2nd fastest-growing municipality in Canada

**Position Summary**:
Reporting to the Roads & Drainage Supervisor, Roads and Drainage Operators staff operate and maintain vehicles and equipment necessary in carrying out the various operations and maintenance works of the Roads and Drainage functions with the Operations department.

**What you will need**:

- High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with similar equipment in road and drainage construction, operation and maintenance.
- Class DZ driver’s license.
- Competency in operating the following equipment: backhoe, culvert steamer, snow plow, road grader.
- Required to complete two sections of the T.J. Mahony Road School, Maintenance, and Construction offered through Ontario Good Roads Association. Preference will be given to those that have received OGRA - Roads School.
- Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance.
- Demonstrated organizational skills with strong oral and written communication abilities.
- Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
- High level of personal integrity.
- Strong work ethic.
- Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Confident, consistent decisive personality.
- Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.

**What we offer**:
This is a full-time opportunity at the Town. The hourly rate for this role is **$27.36 - $32.01.** The Town also offers the following to our employees:

- Perks & Discounts
- Wellness Programs
- Health & Dental Benefits
- full-time & 12 month + contracts only
- OMERS
- Work / Life Flexibility
- Professional Development & Education Opportunities



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