Job ID #32148: Operator, Roads (Periodic Posting)

City of Hamilton•Hamilton, ON

6d•CA$30 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason This posting will be used to fill all upcoming vacancies between August 24, 2026 and February 24, 2027. Operators within Roadway Maintenance perform duties across various seasonal programs, including but not limited to: road surface repair with hot and cold asphalt materials, road shoulder maintenance, general ground litter/right of way debris removal, roadside mowing & mechanical weed trimming, ditching & culvert maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, vegetation management, and general aesthetic maintenance. The role also involves operating and performing basic inspections and maintenance on various pieces of equipment, conducting pre/post trip inspections, operating hand and power tools, performing duties in various locations with different site conditions, and performing basic inspections and minor preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. The position requires working as part of a team and/or independently, completing documentation, and interacting with the public, external agencies, supervisors, and co-workers. The role also requires working in accordance with health and safety legislation and City policies, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Demonstrated roads maintenance experience and training related to duties and programs listed above normally acquired by a combination of education and relevant work experience
Previous experience, training and competent ability to operate vehicles such as crew cabs, stake, dump trucks, and other tools and equipment associated with road and sidewalk maintenance in a safe manner
Must be available and able to work shifts including Days, Afternoons, Nights, Weekends and Statutory Holidays and be able to respond to Overtime call in when required
Must be able to understand and follow detailed procedures, instructions and take direction
Ability to accurately complete various logs, documents, inspection forms and other administrative information
Able to use fractions and decimal arithmetic and simple formulas, diagrams and drawings
Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations including W.H.M.I.S. legislation, 70 Hour Regulations, Book 7 Traffic Control and Minimum Maintenance Standards
Must be able to lift a minimum of 23 kgs., with an occasional requirement to lift up to 45 kgs
Must have good interpersonal skills to interact with supervisors, co-workers and the public
Must possess a valid Class "D" Licence with a "Z" endorsement and a Driver’s abstract clear of any demerit points and pending infractions
Must be able to work in adverse road & weather conditions
Must obtain First Aid with CPR C within 9 months
Candidates being considered for this position must satisfactorily pass a review of the candidates current driving abstract, driving evaluation, and interview
Must possess a valid Class "DZ" Driver's Licence and proof thereof is required after hire

Nice To Haves

OSSD or equivalent would be considered an asset
Working knowledge of electronic devices including tablets/computers utilizing Web search engines, GPS tools, and windows functions an asset
Demonstrated experience operating a CVOR vehicle for more than 3 years an asset

Responsibilities

Perform road surface repair with hot and cold asphalt materials
Perform road shoulder maintenance
Perform general ground litter/right of way debris removal
Perform roadside mowing & mechanical weed trimming
Perform ditching & culvert maintenance
Perform sidewalk maintenance
Perform vegetation management
Perform general aesthetic maintenance
Operate and perform basic inspections and maintenance on various pieces of equipment such as crew cabs, mechanical equipment and associated implements, backhoes, tractors, loaders, dump trucks, sweepers, asphalt rollers, flushers, and crew cabs with crane and/or electric tailgate attachments
Conduct pre/post trip inspections on all assigned and qualified equipment (e.g., dump truck, crew cab)
Operate hand tools and power tools with competence for summer maintenance programs (e.g., shovels, picks, grass cutting equipment, compressor, jackhammer, pumps, hot box components, concrete/chain/chop saws, grinder, small power tools, compactor, drills, leaf blowers, trash pumps, compaction equipment)
Perform duties in various locations of the Roadway Maintenance Section, adapting to different site conditions such as walking, bending, lifting, twisting, shovelling, kneeling & standing for prolonged periods
Fill potholes, perform shovelling, manual labour, traffic control (flagging), operate various power tools and vehicles, cut grass, drive specialized equipment, perform concrete repairs, conduct ground restoration duties, pick up litter/bulk items, and work around water
Perform basic inspections and minor preventative maintenance on tools and equipment
Work as part of a team and/or independently with minimal supervision
Complete documentation such as daily activity logs, inspection sheets (pre-trip), and various reports
Interact with the general public, external agencies, supervisors, and co-workers in a courteous and respectful manner
Work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety
Perform other assigned duties directly related to the major responsibilities of the position
Operate and maintain various pieces of equipment/vehicles for winter control program, including industrial size snow blowers, general size snow blowers, single and tandem axle sander/plow trucks, backhoes, tractors, and front end loaders
Perform pre-trip inspections and related documentation as per MTO and City of Hamilton policies and procedures for winter operations
Remove snow from sidewalks, pathways, and roads by shoveling, ploughing, blowing, sanding or salting
Perform truck driver/labourer duties during winter season