Urban Roads Operator

The Roads Operator is responsible for year round maintenance of the roads, roads related Municipal property (e.g. ditches, trees and boulevards) and roads related infrastructure (e.g. sidewalks, bridges, guardrails) in accordance with Municipal objectives and Standard Operating Procedures. The Roads Operator is responsible for safely operating specialized light to heavy duty equipment, ensuring the municipal road system is maintained in a safe state of repair and in compliance with expected levels of service.
**Benefits and Perks**
- Employer paid Group Health, Dental and Life Insurance after three months of employment
- OMERS Pension Plan from the date of hire
- Professional Development and Skill Based Training Opportunities
- Alternate Work Arrangements
- Wellness, Social and Staff Ambassador Committees
- Employee and Family Assistance Plan
- Perks and Savings Partnerships

**Compensation**
Compensation would be administered in accordance with the licensing requirements and the terms of the collective agreement. Union dues payable after thirty (30) consecutive calendar days. Operator will receive step 1 for less than one year or service, step 2 for more than one but less than two years of service, and step 3 for more than 2 years of service.
- Step 1 - 90% - $31.73
- Step 2 - 95% - $33.50
- Step 3 - 100% - $35.26

**Qualifications**
- High school Diploma, specialized training in Heavy Equipment operation (with Certification) would be considered an asset.
- Three (3) years related experience in snow plow operation, heavy equipment operation and physical manual labor. Work experience operating a Grader would be preferred.
- Completion of Ontario Good Roads Association courses in Roads Construction or Roads Maintenance would be preferred or a willingness to attain.
- Verbal communication skills including listening skills, courtesy, tact, respect, explanation and judgment.
- Interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to maintain legible, accurate operational, vehicle and equipment records.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and perform activities based on operational needs to provide a safe road system.
- Traffic Control training (as defined under the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7) and Chainsaw certificate are preferred or a willingness to attain.
- Mechanical aptitude and/or skills related to vehicle maintenance and repair are preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and proper use of Personal Protection Equipment.
- Training and/or knowledge of safety requirements related to Confined space entry, WHMIS, Construction regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act and other roads related regulations and guidelines would be an asset.
- Experience operating a (CVOR) tandem or single axle snow plow.
- Experience working with concrete, asphalt and soils would be considered an asset.
- Valid and satisfactory ‘DZ’ license is required; ‘AZ’ license would be considered an asset.
- Experience with manual and automatic transmission operation on heavy duty CVOR vehicles required.
- Valid and satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matter Check and clean MTO issued Drivers Abstract will be required.
- Availability and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and On-Call.

**Responsibilities**
- Provide winter roads maintenance services such as plowing, salting and sanding of all roads. Operate the loader to fill trucks with sand/salt, operate the truck to dispense the sand/salt and operate related snow plow equipment for snow removal.
- Provide roads related infrastructure winter maintenance services (where applicable) such as removal of snow from sidewalks and Municipally owned property and operate snow removal equipment (e.g. shovel and snow blower) for this purpose.
- Provide summer maintenance services for roads related Municipal property such as clearing of ditches for water and snow drainage, cutting of grass on said property, clearing of debris and garbage from sides of roads, including operation of equipment such as riding and hand-held mower, weed eater and tractor with cutting arm, performing ‘locates’ for services such as gas, telephone and hydro when undertaking any type of digging.
- Provide chipping and brushing services to all Municipal property including cutting down trees, limbs, brush to clear sight lines and/or safety concerns; chipping and disposal of material. Operate chain saw and related equipment for the purpose of clearing trees, limbs and brush.
- Install, repair and maintain Municipal road infrastructure (where applicable) such as sidewalks, steps, bridges, road signs, culverts storm sewers and sanitary sewers.
- Inspect prior to use and maintain all equipment including hand held and heavy equipment (where applicable). Include recording of work being done on equipment such as (but not limited to) repairs and replacements of broken lights or parts, welding, greasing, oi