Heavy Equipment Operator

3 days ago


Toronto, Canada City of Toronto Full time

**Job ID**: 34333

**Job Category**:Operations & Maintenance

**Division & Section**:Solid Waste Management Services

**Work Location: N/A**

**Job Type & Duration**:Full-time, TEMPORARY

**Hourly Rate: $**31.34 per hour

**Shift Information**: 40 HOURS PER WEEK

**Affiliation**: L416 OUTSIDE

**Number of Positions Open**: N/A

Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture. Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) position within our Solid Waste Management Services.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Operates heavy motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- Operates powered vehicles and equipment, including rubber-tired and track-type front end loaders, backhoes, gradalls, roll-off trucks and tractor-trailers
- Secures open top trailers using straps, ratchets and crank handle to secure tarps
- Maintains vehicles in a clean and tidy condition and makes daily inspection, reports defects and maintains a Driver's Log, as required by the HTA and City policies
- Directs activities and may provide work direction to other staff
- Assists workers in various Transfer Station functions, including, but not limited to, loading and unloading of trailers, hook-up, cranking landing gear, and opening and securing trailer doors, etc.
- Shunting of tractors and trailers at Transfer Stations
- Installs or assists in installing equipment attachments
- Performs other related work as assigned

**Key Qualifications**:

- Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class "A" Driver's License (with "Z" endorsement), and must qualify for the City's Equipment operating permits and requirements.
- Recent experience and demonstrated ability in the operation of tractor-trailers, rubber tire articulated loaders, track loaders and back hoe generally as outlined in the responsibilities.
- Ability to operate tractor trailers equipped with manual transmissions or automatic transmissions.

**You must also have**:

- Ability in the operation of construction/utility equipment, front-end loaders, heavy trucks, generally as outlined in the responsibilities.
- Knowledge and ability to perform running repairs on equipment, calibrate onboard weighing system and to maintain equipment and/or vehicle in operation in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
- Ability to orient new staff on assigned vehicles/equipment.
- Ability to use or learn to use technical devices related to the position.
- Ability to communicate in relation to the job duties and deal courteously with the public.
- Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime/on call duty, rotating shifts and emergency situations.
- Must be able to follow instructions, work independently or in a group.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- With the appropriate safety precautions, must be able to tolerate dusty, noisy, and odorous conditions.
- Must be physically capable of performing the required duties and be able to work in all weather conditions.
- Must be willing to take training and upgrading as required.

**We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted**

**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.

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The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the



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