Municipal Operator 2, Public Works

Town of Gravenhurst • Gravenhurst, ON

5d • 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, operating various equipment including single and tandem axle plow trucks with pumps, sander, tanker bodies, dump bodies, snow plough and wing attachments, front-end loaders, sidewalk plows, limb chipper, chainsaws, weed trimmers, and quick-cut saws.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED