Municipal Operator 2, Public Works (Full-Time Contract)

Town of Gravenhurst•Gravenhurst, ON

3d•CA$30 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

The Municipal Operator 2 – Public Works position is responsible for performing road/roadside maintenance and construction as well as adjacent infrastructure repairs. This role involves winter sand/salt, snowplow and snow removal functions, and operating various equipment. The position is a full-time contract ending April 2027, with normal hours of work being 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, with after-hours work as required. The role requires considerable driving, sitting, standing, lifting, twisting, and walking in various environmental conditions, including exposure to variable and sometimes extreme weather. The incumbent communicates regularly with municipal staff, elected officials, staff of other municipalities, and the general public.

Requirements

Must possess a valid DZ license with a clean drivers abstract satisfactory to the Corporation.
Successful completion of a Secondary School Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) or more years experience in winter sand/salt and snowplow operations and the ability to perform these operations on a 24-hour call-out basis.
Two (2) or more years experience in road maintenance operations and the ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and to work shift work and overtime as required.
Ability to perform manual labour duties and to perform the physical job requirements.
Experience in the proficient operation of the following equipment (including but not limited to): single and tandem axel plow trucks with pumps, sander, tanker bodies, dump bodies, snow plough and wing attachments, front-end loaders, sidewalk plows, limb chipper, chain saws, weed trimmers and quick-cut saws.
Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
Current WHMIS, First Aid, CPR and MTO Traffic Control (Book 7) Certificates.
Ability to work co-operatively in a work crew, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
Oral and written communication skills and ability to maintain accurate work records.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of GPS, GIS, and electronic work order systems would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform winter maintenance of roads by plowing snow and ice, performing winter sanding/salting operations and performing snow removal operations when required, in order to ensure safe travel on roads and accessibility for emergency vehicles.
Perform tree removal and tree limbing, roadside brushing and roadside vegetation removal to ensure safe traffic and pedestrian conditions.
Perform roads maintenance and construction and repairs, including but not limited to: repairing pot holes, hard top and loose top surface patching and performing repairs and surface maintenance as required.
Perform shoulder and roadside maintenance and repairs, sign repairs and replacement and debris removal as required.
Cleaning, repairing, replacing and thawing-out road and entrance culverts and removing blockages, debris and beaver dams as required to ensure the level and flow of surface and storm water.
Maintaining equipment by performing proper greasing, cleaning and minor repairs and service, to ensure the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the vehicle and equipment operations, while maximizing their life cycle. Advising the Fleet Foreman of any problems or defects in a timely and appropriate manner.
Ensuring compliance with Corporate/Department Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Employer paid group health and dental benefits for permanent full time employees
Health Care Spending Account
OMERS pension plan
Continuous learning, training and development opportunities
Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for eligible employees and their immediate families

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