Heavy Equipment Operator (Afternoon Shift)

Njoyn; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Vaughan is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator (Afternoon Shift) to perform road maintenance and safely operate a range of heavy equipment. This permanent full-time position offers a 40-hour work week, with schedule 3:00pm–11:30pm, Monday to Friday, in Vaughan.

The role involves supervising crews, setting up sites, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should have a minimum of three years' roads maintenance experience with heavy equipment, plus a DZ driver's license (AZ

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum three years' roads maintenance with two years' heavy equipment experience.
• DZ license and willingness to obtain AZ license upon request.
• Completion of TJ Mahony courses for road construction/maintenance.
• Competent worker under Provincial/Municipal regs (CVOR, safety, Book 7).
• Good written and oral communication; ability to read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (graders, backhoes, loaders, street sweepers, etc.).
• Perform routine road maintenance and minor repairs.
• Lead work crews, set up sites, and manage traffic control as per Plan Book 7.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report issues to supervisor.
• Train staff on safe equipment operation when assigned.
• Respond to emergencies; standby for overtime as required.
• Complete digital timesheets and logs for hours worked.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Road maintenance experience

Good communication

Reading drawings

Education

Secondary School Graduation Diploma

DZ license (Class DZ)

AZ license (contingent)

First Aid/CPR certificate

Propane Operator's Certificate

Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 7

TJ Mahony Road Construction and Road Maintenance courses

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator (Afternoon Shift)

JD#: H9

Job Number: J0726-0803

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator (Afternoon Shift)

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Job Category: Public Works

Number Of Positions: 2

Date Posted: September 30, 2026

Closing Date: October 14, 2026

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Vaughan is a city on the move. With a downtown core rising from the ground - the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre containing a bustling subway, a state-of-the-art hospital that opened its doors in 2021 - the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, exciting projects that are transforming the community. Be a part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan.

The City of Vaughan is an equal opportunity employer serving one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada, we are an organization committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing a thriving work environment, excellent benefits, learning and growth opportunities and a place where collaboration and teamwork are fostered. As one of the Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2022 , we continuously employ workplace best-practices - and they're getting noticed! Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Position Overview

Performs manual labour to effect various road maintenance activities, responsible for the safe operation of heavy equipment; perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to graders, backhoes, front end loaders, belt loaders, street sweepers, loader-mounted snow blowers and all other vehicles and machinery used by the Roads Division, ensuring the safety and security of such assigned equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks (1/2 tonne and larger) or truck and trailer combinations exceeding 11,000 Kg., street sweepers, front-end loader, loader-mounted snow blowers, belt loaders, graders, backhoes, hand tools, and other equipment as assigned.
• Performs various manual seasonal road maintenance operations, which may include the operation of various tools and pieces of equipment.
• Acts as a lead hand overseeing work crews, setting up assigned job sites, reading and confirming locates for all jobs necessary, ensuring work site is safe and proper safety attire is worn. Responsible for ensuring equipment is safely operated and arranges sets up traffic control devices in accordance with an approved Traffic Control Plan and the Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 7.
• Performs daily circle check of assigned vehicles and performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to roads vehicles and equipment as required. Ensures safety and security of assigned equipment and reports problems and damages to the Supervisor.
• Inspects, repairs and reports on safety and security of roads, structures, guardrails, culverts, curbs, sidewalks and medians, etc., as required.
• Responds to emergency situations, including seasonal events e.g. ice and snowstorms, flooding, etc., as required.
• Assists with training staff by providing instruction on the correct and safe use and/or maintenance of equipment and materials, as assigned.
• Must be available to be placed on stand-by, be prepared to work overtime during peak periods (e.g. snowstorms and emergencies), and ensures availability for such 'on call' duty and overtime as needed.
• Completes digital time sheets, open/close electronic work orders related to equipment and supplies used, including logs related to hours of work.

Other Duties

• Responsible for ensuring own compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, the corporate Occupational Health and Safety Policy and all other corporate policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties related to the position, which may occur in unplanned or emergency situations, including performing manual labour and activities performed by other job classes, all in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarian Disability Act (AODA) and related policy and procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Successful completion of Secondary School Graduation Diploma or suitable equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years' related roads maintenance with two (2) years' related heavy equipment experience (e.g. backhoe, street sweeper, grader, etc.) with certificates of competency.
• Valid Class "DZ" license as issued by the Province of Ontario, and willingness to obtain a valid Class "AZ" driver's license at the Department's request.
• Successfully complete the T.J. Mahony Road Construction and Road Maintenance courses.
• Deemed to be a "competent worker" through the knowledge of all applicable Provincial and Municipal Regulations and standards, including, but not limited to, the Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards, M.T.O. Commercial Vehicle Operator Regulations, Construction and Industrial Health & Safety Regulations and Health & Safety Act, Ontario Traffic Manual, and Traffic Control Manual, Book 7.
• Basic working knowledge of the Fisheries Act and Environmental Protection Act, and other relevant environmental legislation required when working on watercourses and ditches.
• Good written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interpret drawings, and work effectively and courteously with staff and the public, with minimal supervision are essential.
• Obtain and maintain valid First Aid/CPR Certificate in accordance with Department Policy.
• Maintain a valid Propane Operator's Certificate.
• Obtain and maintain Certificate in Ontario Traffic Manual, Book 7.

Working Conditions

• Mostly outdoor work environment, with times working in the yard (indoors). Interaction with other workers and residents would be a standard process.
• Performs work in adverse work environments which may involve extreme weather conditions, excessive noise and/or fumes including year-round outdoor conditions, using appropriate safety devices and procedures. Frequent travel to various City sites (on a daily basis at minimum). Available to be on call after hours/weekends/holidays.

Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Please contact [e-mail] if you require an accommodation, and we will work with you to meet your needs.