Public Works Operator

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Operate heavy equipment, including but not limited to: dump truck, backhoe, loader, and grader.
• Operates dump truck with snow plow/sander equipment.
• Perform various road maintenance tasks such as grass cutting, sidewalk cutting, ditching work, and patching of damaged road surface.
• Perform road maintenance duties by removing litter, stones, trees, and other debris from roadways, bridges and other areas.
• Participate in work site safety tasks, including setting up of barricades, flagging to ensure safety zone, installation of safety signs, road signs, and signal equipment.
• Perform cemetery duties as assigned.
• Performs road patrol and documents and reports deficiencies in road related matters.
• Maintain an inventory of municipal equipment and perform light maintenance and cleaning.
• Maintain a good condition of roads during winter months by sanding and salting of roads or sidewalks, snow plowing and shoveling.
• Ensure that proper safety precautions, including signage, are maintained for the duration of the job.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all information in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
• Responsible to adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Municipal Health and Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum – Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
• Must possess and maintain a Class D-Z licence, AZ licence is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience involving road maintenance
• Knowledgeable and experience in the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Hazard Material Identification System (W.H.M.I.S.), and Traffic Control

Technical Skills

• Must have a thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance techniques
• Must have a thorough knowledge of the operation of heavy machinery and equipment
• Must have a demonstrated ability to deal with public in a polite and courteous manner
• Must have a demonstrated ability