Winter Equipment Operator TFT
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, culvert steaming, equipment maintenance, stockpiling winter material, installing snow fence, replacing culverts, mowing ditches, weed trimming, tree and brush clearing, and general road and shop maintenance. The position operates within legislative and regulatory standards and adheres to the company's health and safety policies.
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 County right-of-way.
- Clears brush from 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 adheres to health and safety legislation and corporate policies.
- Performs other related duties as requested and required.
Benefits
- 4% in lieu of vacation
- 7% in lieu of benefits
- Participation in OMERS Pension program
- Employee and Family Assistance program (EFAP) through Telus Health
- Ability to bank up to 120 overtime hours
- Paid training for One-Man Snow Plow Operator
- Company-provided PPE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
