Public Works Operator - Loyalist Township

This role is an integral part of service delivery to the residents of Loyalist Township and contributes to the achievement of our Strategic Plan.

The Operator is assigned responsibility to operate a variety of the Department’s equipment safely and competently. Snow removal duties include operating a variety of machines to plow and sand, including tandem dump trucks, tractors, sidewalk machines, and pickup trucks, etc. This position provides labour for regular roads maintenance and construction activities, such as brushing and chipping, flagging during traffic control, sign repair and installation, culvert repair and installation, shoulder work, etc.

This job may also provide additional coverage/relief at the Township’s landfill sites. This position may require extensive additional hours beyond the normal working day, particularly during the winter months.

View full job description on our Careers webpage.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Grade 12 equivalency.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, Class “D” with a valid Air Brake endorsement (“Z”), and a satisfactory driver’s record, AZ license is considered an asset.
• Chainsaw certification is an asset.
• Proficient time management and record keeping skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.
• Must possess an understanding of the MTO’s Book 7 for Temporary Conditions, and proven knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and other applicable legislation.
• Demonstrated ability to safely and competently operate various types of equipment.
• Experience performing and knowledge of municipal road construction and maintenance practices.
• Mechanical experience with basic equipment repairs.
• Must have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Good communication skills, and the ability to be professional and courteous and exhibit tact and diplomacy when interacting with other staff and the public.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Ability to work shift work, on-call rotations, and overtime is required.
• Ability to perform snow removal duties while operating a variety of machines to plow and sand, including tandem dump trucks, tractors, sidewalk machines, and pickup trucks.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Road Operations

• Responsible for operating various types of equipment, including tandem dump trucks, single axle dump trucks, grader, Gradall, excavator, front-end loader, backhoe, tractor complete with mower units, salting and sanding equipment, and various other equipment.
• Responsible for providing labour for various road maintenance activities.
• Carry out all necessary equipment maintenance and adjustments while keeping the equipment in a safe, clean, and tidy condition, and perform daily circle checks and report defects and, if necessary, undertake small repairs in a prescribed manner.
• Responsible for assisting the Fleet maintenance mechanic in major repairs.
• Remove and/or flag obstacles hazardous to employees or the public or that interfere with the safe operation of vehicles or equipment, and duly note and report such conditions to the supervisor.
• Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, and damage.
• Perform regular patrols and right-of-way inspections as assigned.
• Pick up garbage, brush, fallen tree branches, etc. as necessary.
• Cut grass and perform weed trimming.
• Provide general maintenance of tractors, trucks and other equipment as assigned.

Landfill Operations (As Assigned)

• Responsible for operating and maintaining the landfill, including grass cutting and litter pickup, loading and placement of cover material, road and ditch maintenance, weighing of vehicles, compaction of waste and cover material.
• Service landfill vehicles as per their maintenance schedules and maintain good visual appearance of equipment.
• Employees assigned to Violet landfill site are responsible for proper weight ticket issuance and the collection and reporting of tipping fees, maintaining fuel consumption records for each piece of equipment, and balance total consumption with fuel delivered to the site.
• Employees assigned to Amherst Island site are responsible to assist with all operations including compaction and covering of waste, collection of recyclable materials, maintenance of site facilities, coordination of monitoring agencies, record keeping, cashiering, including sale of bag tags, receiving tipping fees, preparing, and balancing deposits and delivery to Township clerk.
• Enforce the disposal by-law restrictions on materials not accepted at the site.
• Maintain salvage bins for the sorting of metals, tires, wood chips and other recyclable materials.

General

• In conjunction with the broader Community and Customer Service team, this position may occasionally support activities in Township parks and sports fields and other Township departments.
• Provide excellent customer service skills in a timely, safe, courteous, and professional manner at all times.
• Must stay current in knowledge and skills.
• Responsible to maintain current knowledge of safe operation for each piece of equipment that is requested to be operated and be familiar with all of the specific safety devices and procedures for specific equipment, prior to operation.
• Responsible as an employee for health and safety, including working safely within requirements of legislation and policies, reporting hazards, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating good interpersonal skills, tact, and diplomacy.
• May be required to operate independently at remote locations with little supervision.
• May be required to oversee contracted equipment and Township personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: daily communication with other Public Works staff, and occasional communication with other Township employees.

External: residents, contractors/vendors, external seminar and course providers, external trainers, and consultants.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequent and regular outdoor work in various and changing weather conditions that include but are not limited to snow, rain, hot and cold temperatures, and wind.
• Extensive additional hours beyond the normal working day, particularly during the winter months may be required.
• Ability to work shifts and on-call rotations.
• Occasionally may be required to attend meetings, programs, seminars, events which may take place at different facilities requiring travel.
• May be operating equipment for long periods (3-4 hours) without a break, and in snow events may operate equipment for the duration of shift with minimal breaks.
• Frequent moderate physical exertion and occasional heavy physical exertion.
• Work may include locations with exposure to sensory elements including waste materials and smells.

The job description reflects the primary duties and responsibilities of this position and should not be construed to describe in detail all duties and responsibilities of the job.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply online through our Careers webpage.

Loyalist Township values a diverse workforce and looks to attract and retain people who will work together to provide excellent service to our residents, visitors, business partners, and each other. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work with a team of professionals dedicated to promoting the quality of life and prosperity of our community, come join us!

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Loyalist Township is pleased to accommodate the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the Human Resources team at hr@loyalist.ca or 613-386-7351 ext. 149 if you require accommodation.