Equipment Operator Grade I, Truck Driver

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby; Township of Langley; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits and pension program

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Town of Whitby is seeking a Public Works operator to join our team. The successful candidate will operate and maintain heavy vehicles over 11,000 kg GVW, perform winter and summer road tasks, and deliver strong customer service to the public and staff.

Applicants must have a secondary school diploma, 1.5 years of relevant experience, a DZ licence, and defensive driving training. This hybrid organization offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires secondary school diploma.
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent experience operating vehicles over 11,000 kg with tandem axle trucks.
• Valid DZ driver's licence in good standing.
• Defensive Driving training completed.
• Ability to operate equipment/tools/vehicles safely and professionally.
• Strong numerical, technical, analytical and researching skills for safe, accurate work.
• Physically capable of heavy lifting up to 50 lbs in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain vehicles over 11,000 kg GVW, including single and tandem axle trucks and accessories.
• Load, haul and unload materials and supplies.
• Participate in winter snow operations: snow removal, sanding/salting and plowing roads and sidewalks.
• Participate in summer road work: sweeping, shoulder patching, repairing washouts, resurfacing and ditching.
• Ensure all equipment/tools are used safely and professionally.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to inquiries from the public and staff.

Skills

Strong reasoning

Numerical

Analytical

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

Tools

DZ Driver's Licence

Defensive Driving training

Job description

Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.

Who We Are

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame. The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day. Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming.

On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community.

Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community. Let’s grow together.

What You Will Get To Do

By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.

• Operating and maintaining vehicles over 11,000 kg., G.V.W., including single and tandem axle vehicles, and accessory equipment
• Loading, hauling and unloading of various materials and supplies
• Involvement in winter snow operations, including snow removal, sanding/salting and ploughing of roads and sidewalks
• Involvement in summer road work, including sweeping, shouldering, patching, repairing washouts, maintenance, resurfacing and ditching
• Ensuring all equipment and/or tools are operated in a safe and professional manner
• Providing excellent customer service, including responding to inquiries/concerns from the general public and other members of staff in a courteous manner
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Our Public Works team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team member. You’re always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas.

You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team.

You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information to determine possible solutions, research options, evaluate them using your technical, numerical and analytics skills and make recommendations.

You are knowledgeable about and work in compliance with all workplace safety regulations, standards, and practices. You perform work in a safe manner and encourage and support others to do the same.

What You Bring To Our Team

As the successful applicant, you must possess:

• A secondary school graduation diploma
• A minimum of one and a half (1.5) years recent and demonstrated experience operating vehicles over 11,000 kg., G.V.W., including tandem axle trucks
• A valid Class "DZ" Driver's Licence, maintained in good standing
• Successful completion of Defensive Driving training
• The ability to operate various equipment, tools and/or vehicles in a safe and professional manner
• Strong reasoning, numerical, technical, analytical and researching skills to ensure work is completed safely and accurately
• Physically fit and capable of performing strenuous physical labour with heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) in varying weather conditions

What We Offer You

A comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs.

Salary Range/Hourly rate: $31.32 - $39.16

Hybrid information: Frontline Hours: Flex hours, including days, afternoons and nights. Forty (40) hours per week. Shifts may be scheduled between the hours of 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m., Sunday to Saturday. Flexible hours may be required during winter control and/or emergency situations.

Closing Date: October 8, 2026

Vacancy Statement: Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Town of Whitby are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

AI Disclosure

The Town of Whitby confirms that artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this position.

Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Town of Whitby is an Affidavit/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

The Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes. Our employees are collaborative, accountable, respectful and engaged. We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.