Winter Control Operator, Night Patrol

WE ARE HIRING:

NIGHT PATROLLERS ON THE MAINLAND (1)

This is a full-time 5-month contracts (November March Winter Night Patrol Operator, 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday to Sunday, on a 1-week-on / 1-week-off rotation.

WINTER CONTROL OPERATORS (2):

This is a temporary full-time contract (November March 2026).

Operators are scheduled 40 hours per week (8 hours per day, Monday to Friday) between the hours of 6AM and 4:30 PM. All operators are on-call for pre-shift call-ins or post-shift call-ins and are designated on-call one day per weekend.

CLOSING DATE: OPEN ENDED (Position will be posted until filled)

HOW TO APPLY:

POSITION SUMMARY:

This role is an integral part of service delivery to the residents of Loyalist Township and contributes to the achievement of our Strategic Plan. The Operator is assigned responsibilities to operate a variety of the Department's equipment safely and competently. Snow removal duties include operating a variety of machines to plow and sand, including tandem dump trucks, tractors, sidewalk machines, and pickup trucks, et cetera. This position's primary responsibilities include nighttime road patrol, plowing and dispatching of additional resources during winter events. This position may be required to help with road construction activities and landfill operations based on operational needs This position may require extensive additional hours beyond the normal working day, particularly during the winter months.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Grade 12 equivalency
• Must possess a valid driver's license, Class "D" with a valid Air Brake endorsement ("Z"), and a satisfactory driver's record, AZ license is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to safely and competently operate various types of equipment for winter control and road maintenance
• Experience performing and knowledge of municipal road construction and maintenance practices
• Mechanical experience with basic equipment repairs
• Must have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team
• Good communication skills, and the ability to be professional and courteous when interacting with the other staff and the public
• Basic computer skills are required
• Ability to work shift work and on-call rotations, as well as required overtime

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Road Operations

• Responsible for operating various types of equipment, including tandem dump trucks, single axle dump trucks, front-end loader, backhoe, sidewalk plows, salting and sanding equipment, and various other equipment
• Responsible for providing labour for various road maintenance activities
• Responsible for performing minor repairs to equipment and assisting the Fleet maintenance mechanic in major repairs
• Perform regular patrols and right-of-way inspections as assigned
• Pick up garbage, brush, fallen tree branches, etc. as necessary
• Provide general maintenance of tractors, trucks and other equipment as assigned

Landfill Operations (As Assigned)

• Responsible for operating and maintaining the landfill, including litter pickup, loading and placement of cover material, road and ditch maintenance, weighing of vehicles, compaction of waste and cover material
• Service landfill vehicles as per their maintenance schedules, and maintain good visual appearance of equipment
• Employees assigned to Violet landfill site are responsible for proper weight ticket issuance and the collection and reporting of tipping fees, maintaining fuel consumption records for each piece of equipment, and balance total consumption with fuel delivered to the site
• Employees assigned to Amherst Island site are responsible to assist with all operations including compaction and covering of waste, collection of recyclable materials, maintenance of site facilities, coordination of monitoring agencies, record keeping, cashiering, including sale of bag tags, receiving tipping fees, preparing and balancing deposits and delivery to Township clerk
• Enforce the disposal by-law restrictions on materials not accepted at the site
• Maintain salvage bins for the sorting of metals, tires, wood chips and other recyclable materials

General

• Must stay current in knowledge and skills
• Responsible to maintain current knowledge of safe operation for each piece of equipment that is requested to be operated, and be familiar with all of the specific safety devices and procedures for specific equipment, prior to operation
• Responsible as an employee for health and safety, including working safely within requirements of legislation and policies, reporting hazards, and maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Provide services to both internal and external customers in a timely and courteous manner
• Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating good interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy
• May be required to operate independently at remote locations with little supervision
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: daily communication with Public Works and Parks staff/supervisor/manager, frequent communication with other Operators, occasional communication with other Township employees, union representatives

External: residents, contractors/vendors, external seminar and course providers, external trainers and consultants

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent and regular outdoor work in various and changing weather conditions that include but is not limited to snow, rain, and cold temperatures, and wind
• Extensive additional hours beyond the normal working day required
• Ability to work shifts and on-call rotations
• Occasionally may be required to attend meetings, programs, seminars, events which may take place at differently facilities, requiring travel
• May be operating equipment for long periods (3-4 hours) without a break, and in snow events may operate equipment for the duration of shift with minimal breaks
• Frequent moderate physical exertion and occasional heavy physical exertion
• Work may include locations with exposure to sensory elements including waste materials and smells

The job description reflects the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and should not be construed to describe in detail all duties and responsibilities of the job.

Loyalist Township values a diverse workforce and looks to attract and retain people who will work together to provide excellent service to our residents, visitors, business partners, and each other. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to promoting the quality of life and prosperity of our community, come join us

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Loyalist Township is pleased to accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the Human Resources team at or ext. 149 if you require accommodation.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 5 months

Pay: From $31.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Air Brake Endorsement (required)
• Class D Licence (required)

Work Location: In person