Winter Equipment Operator TFT

The Corporation of UCLG•Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON

1d•CA$30 - CA$35•Onsite

About The Position

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, Public Works Division, is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Winter Equipment Operator II. This position reports to the Patrol Supervisor and is responsible for operating various types of equipment and performing tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the County Roads Systems. The role involves operating a 6-ton minimum dump truck with snow plow and sander, performing culvert steaming, equipment maintenance, stockpiling winter material, installing snow fence, replacing culverts, mowing ditches, weed trimming, tree cutting, brush clearing, and general road and shop maintenance. The position operates within legislative and regulatory standards and adheres to company policies. Health and safety are paramount, with all employees responsible for incorporating safety standards into their work.

Requirements

Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalent
Valid D-Z driver’s licence
Physically able to perform tasks involving heavy labour
Minimum of three year’s progressive experience in the operation of heavy trucks and other related equipment
Mechanical aptitude to perform a wide variety of tasks relating to equipment maintenance, operation and repair

Responsibilities

Operates a 6-ton minimum dump truck equipped with snow plow and sander equipment during winter months, plowing and salting County road network in compliance with Minimum Maintenance Standards.
Performs culvert steaming to open blocked culverts.
Conducts equipment maintenance for the winter fleet, including washing, greasing, changing plow and wing steel, and oil changes.
Stocks piles of winter material into storage buildings.
Installs snow fence to reduce drifting.
Replaces driveway and road cross-culverts, which includes operating machinery (backhoe and dump truck), shoveling, raking, packing, setting up temporary traffic protection, repairing guiderail, setting up road detours, maintaining cuts in asphalt, ditching, and landscaping.
Mows ditches with a tractor/mower unit.
Performs weed trimming around signs, steel beam and post, and cable.
Cuts and/or trims trees within the County right-of-way.
Clears brush from the right-of-way for sight lines.
Operates a diesel-powered chipper and gas-powered chainsaws.
Completes necessary paperwork for documentation of deficiencies and repairs, complying with Minimum Maintenance Standards.
Performs general road maintenance duties such as patrolling, patching, and grading.
Performs general shop maintenance such as sweeping, cleaning, safety inspections, and general shop repairs.
Ensures health and safety standards are incorporated into all aspects of work and that facilities and resources are made available to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and corporate policies.
Performs other related duties as requested and required.