50/50 Split Heavy Equipment Operator

Kénora; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Kenora is seeking a Transfer Facility Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator to support the Transfer Station and Roads Department. The role includes summer/winter rotations, waste hauling, and operating heavy equipment at the landfill and transfer site.

Candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma, 3–5 years' experience with heavy equipment, an AZ driver's license, and strong safety knowledge. This is permanent full-time work with shifts aligned to the collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency.
• 3–5 years' experience with heavy-duty equipment operation and maintenance.
• Must hold a clean AZ Ontario Driver’s License and provide a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of road maintenance or solid waste activities.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with OHSA regulations and safe work procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Haul waste with a truck and trailer to the landfill.
• Operate heavy equipment at the Transfer Site and landfill (loader, dozer, rock truck, etc.).
• Perform pre-operational equipment checks.
• Conduct scheduled road and street maintenance.
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment under varying conditions.
• Collaborate with other operators on multi-piece tasks.
• Complete pre-operational checks and minor service tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AZ Driver's License

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

City of Kenora

External Job Posting

Job Title: Transfer Facility Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator

Division: Utilities / Public Works

Location: Transfer Station / Operations Building

Salary: $30.81/hr

Benefits: In accordance with Collective Agreement

Hours of Work: Various shifts in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Position Status: 1 permanent, full-time. This is an existing vacancy.

Posted: October 6, 2026

Closing Date: Open until filled

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

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

Qualifications:

• Must have Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency.
• Three (3) to five (5) years’ previous work experience directly related to heavy duty equipment operation and maintenance would be an asset
• 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

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with theOntario Human Rights Codeand the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.