Temporary Equipment Operator
3 weeks ago
**Job Brief**:
Equipment Operators (West B) are responsible for maintenance of the roads throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes using small and medium equipment, to ensure the safety of the public and emergency services.
- Employment Status:
**Temporary Full-Time**
- Union:
**CUPE 855 Outside**
- Open To:
**Internal/External Applicant(s)**
- Closing Date:
**24/10/2024**
- Duration (if temporary):
**Up to 6 months**
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Wage $26.39 - $28.54 per hour (2024)
Reports To Supervisor, Public Works
Department Public Works
Location Roads Operations (West B). Lindsay, ON.
Hours Permanent, full-time. Normal working hours are 40 hours per week
Other Availability for additional hours and on-call required for winter season to support winter operations. Employees will be paid an additional $0.50 per hour while operating winter combination units (plow/sand). Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes is required in accordance with job requirements.
The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applicants to join our team as an **Equipment Operator** ****
When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to support our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork and we want you to _Jump In_ with us
We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following: OMERS pension (defined benefit), employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement, education reimbursement, and other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement.
- Assist in day-to-day maintenance and compliance operations on City roads in an effective, efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible manner
- Understand City and Provincial road standards and monitor compliance; reporting anomalies to Supervisor and maintain necessary records
- Provide winter control maintenance, road maintenance, sign maintenance, storm drain and ditch maintenance, under the direction of the Area Supervisor
- Provide traffic control duties; install and maintain traffic control infrastructure as per plans approved by Supervisor
- Safe, competent, and efficient operation of departmental equipment as part of regular road maintenance program including using a single, tandem, or tri-axel snow plow with plow and wing, tandem truck, front end loader, street sweeper, tractor, tractor mounted brushing unit boom truck, mower, chainsaw, tree trimmer, string trimmer, and other equipment as required
- Snow plowing and sanding operations and snow removal as needed (roads and/or sidewalks)
- Provide roadside maintenance including litter, pickup of dead animals and other debris
- Provide assistance to the public and provide general information in regards to roads maintenance issues
- Keep daily time sheets, equipment log sheets, hours of work log sheets for Supervisor review and approval
- Follow prescribed health and safety procedures including wearing personal protective equipment
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
**Skills/Education Required**
- Secondary School Diploma
- Minimum 1 year of related experience, preferably in a municipal environment
- Must have a minimum one full winter control season driving experience operating a tandem, single, or tri-axle plow truck with wing and sander (must be current, within the last five years); over any specified road type
- Ability to read and understand current legislation as it pertains to the Hours of Work legislation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Minimum Maintenance Standards, City policies, Operational Guidelines, and other legislation and laws as applicable
- Knowledge and ability to safely and competently operate loaders, tractors, and other equipment
- Ability to operate small hand tools and equipment (chainsaw, weed eater, etc.)
- Knowledge of road maintenance and repairs, both hard top and gravel
- Ability to exert up to 44.4 kg (100 lbs) of force occasionally, and/or up to 22.2 kg (50 lbs) of force frequently, and/or up to 8.9 kg (20 lbs) of force constantly to move objects
- First Aid/CPR Certification, WHMIS training is an asset
- Must have legible and accurate writing ability
- Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
- Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council, and all levels of staff
- Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to q
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