50/50 Split Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Kenora•Kenora, ON

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Transfer Facility in the six (6) summer months, and the Roads Department in the six (6) winter months, the 50/50 Operator will perform a variety of routine and complex semi-skilled tasks at the Transfer Facility and landfill, and in Roads across various areas of town performing snow clearing and snow maintenance. The Roads shift will be on a night-shift rotation and the Transfer Facility will be weekend shifts.

Requirements

Must have Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency.
Must possess and maintain a clean valid “AZ” Ontario Driver’s License. Must provide a clean driving record at time of application
Knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures used in road maintenance or solid waste activities
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills with a proven focus on service delivery
Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations specifically concerning the requirements for job hazard analysis and the development of and training on safe work procedures
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to work independently and as a team
Ability to drive and operate a variety of heavy equipment under varying conditions
Ability to get along well with others including supervisors, coworkers, members of the public and other partners in service

Nice To Haves

Three (3) to five (5) years’ previous work experience directly related to heavy duty equipment operation and maintenance would be an asset

Responsibilities

Hauling waste with a truck and trailer to the landfill.
Operating heavy equipment at the Transfer Site and landfill such as loader, dozer, rock truck, and other specialized equipment.
Operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner including the completion of all pre-operational equipment checks.
Performs scheduled road and street maintenance operations.
Operates Heavy Equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to: back-hoe, street sweeper, dump truck, road grader, rubber tire loader, sidewalk plough etc.,
Works in conjunction with other operators when performing tasks involving two (2) or more pieces of equipment.
Complete pre-operational equipment checks and minor service tasks