Equipment Operator II (Backhoe) (Full-time)

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Thunder Bay is seeking an equipment operator to perform maintenance and construction tasks. The role involves operating heavy equipment, reading sewer and water maps, and following instructions under supervision.

Experience with backhoes and related attachments is preferred. Applicants must have a secondary school diploma, a valid Class D license with Z endorsement, and the ability to work weekends and shifts as required. The City promotes equal opportunity and accommodations on request.

Qualifications

• Must be competent under the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Must understand sewer and water distribution maps and construction drawings
• Must be able to give clearly understandable instructions
• Must be courteous with the public
• Must be reliable and able to perform routine work with minimal supervision
• Must read, write, and speak English

Responsibilities

• Operates maintenance and construction equipment within the classification.
• Operates other equipment when required.
• Performs labour duties when the operation of equipment is not required.
• Checks and performs minor servicing of equipment being operated.
• Reports equipment and material defects as required.
• Reports materials used to Stores as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Publication: Ontario safety rules

Valid Class D license with Z

Reading maps and construction drawings

Clear instruction communication

English literacy

Dependable with minimal supervision

Education

Secondary school graduation diploma

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Operations & Maintenance Supervisor, and the technical direction and guidance of the Lead Operator, operates equipment within the classification.

MAJOR TASKS:

• Operates maintenance and construction equipment within the classification.
• Operates other equipment when required.
• Performs labour duties when the operation of equipment is not required.
• Checks and carries out minor servicing of equipment being operated.
• Reports equipment and material defects as required.
• Reports materials used to the Stores as required.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Must possess a secondary school graduation diploma

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be competent within the meaning of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act, as amended
• Must be able to understand sewer and water distribution maps and construction drawings
• Must be capable of issuing clearly understandable instructions
• Must be tactful and courteous with the public
• Must be reliable and capable of performing routine work with a minimum of supervision
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “D” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent with a ‘Z’ endorsement
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• Must be proficient in the operation of industrial-type backhoe loaders with attachments

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s record (uncertified)
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• Must work weekends and shifts as required

General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:

It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant.If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

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