Heavy Equipment Operator (West B)

Kawartha Lakes; Kawartha Lakes; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawartha Lakes is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator (West B) to join the Public Works team in Lindsay, Ontario. You will operate multiple pieces of departmental equipment, perform road maintenance, winter control and sign maintenance, and support the city's winter operations as needed.

The role requires a Secondary School Diploma, at least 3 years of related experience, and a valid Ontario Class D with Z endorsement.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of related progressive experience operating heavy equipment in road operations.
• Must have winter control driving experience with plow/sander fleet (last 5 years).
• Knowledge of Hours of Work, OHSA, Highway Traffic Act and Minimum Maintenance Standards.
• Ability to read and interpret regulations and maintain records.
• Valid Ontario Class D Driver’s Licence with Z endorsement.
• First Aid/CPR and WHMIS training.
• Excellent written communication and accuracy for logs and reports.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Strong time-management and punctuality; meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs and operate hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day maintenance and compliance of City roads.
• Monitor compliance with road standards and report anomalies.
• Provide winter, road, sign, storm drain and ditch maintenance under supervision.
• Perform traffic control duties and install infrastructure per plans.
• Operate equipment safely (plows, loaders, graders, sweepers) as part of road maintenance.
• Snow plowing, sanding and removal as needed for roads/sidewalks.
• General labour such as tree/brush cutting and patching operations.
• Provide roadside maintenance and assist the public with inquiries.
• Keep time sheets and equipment logs for supervisor review.
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Reading legislation and safety rules

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Strong communication

Operational initiative

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Backhoe operation

Grader operation

Loader operation

Snow plow operation

Sander operation

Plow truck operation

Chainsaw

Weed eater

Job description

Job Title Heavy Equipment Operator (West B)

Wage $35.33 per hour (2026)

Reports to Supervisor, Public Works

Department Public Works

Location Roads Operations – West B. Lindsay, ON.

Hours Permanent, Full-time. Normal working hours are 40 hours per week

Other Availability for additional hours and on-call required for winter season to support winter operations. Employees will be paid an additional $0.50 per hour while operating winter combination units (plow/sand). Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes is required in accordance with job requirements.

Job Description:

• Assist in day-to-day maintenance and compliance operations on City roads in an effective, efficient, safe and environmentally responsible manner
• Understand City and Provincial road standards and monitor compliance, reporting anomalies to Supervisor and maintain necessary records
• Provide winter control maintenance, road maintenance, sign maintenance, storm drain and ditch maintenance under the direction of the Area Supervisor
• Provide traffic control duties; install and maintain traffic control infrastructure as per plans approved by Supervisor
• Safe, competent and efficient operation of departmental equipment as part of regular road maintenance program including using a single, tandem or tri-axel snow plow with plow and wing, tandem truck, grader, front end loader, street sweeper, tractor, tractor mounted brushing unit, backhoe, boom truck, mower, chainsaw, tree trimmer, and string trimmer and other equipment as required.
• Snow plowing and sanding operations and snow removal as needed (roads and/or sidewalks)
• General labour and maintenance duties including, but not limited to: tree and brush cutting, road and sign maintenance, gravel and cold patching operations, road applications (calcium chloride), guardrail or sidewalk repair, shop maintenance, general vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Provide roadside maintenance including litter, pickup of dead animals and other debris
• Provide assistance to the public and provide general information in regards to roads maintenance issues
• Keep daily time sheets, equipment log sheets, and hours of work log sheets for supervisor review and approval
• Follow prescribed health and safety procedures including wearing personal protective equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills/Education Required:

• Secondary School Diploma
• Minimum 3 years of related progressive experience, competently and safely operating a backhoe, grader and loader to perform all of the duties required of a Heavy Equipment Operator in and around the road system operations, preferably in a municipal environment
• Must have a minimum one (1) full winter control season driving experience operating a tandem, single or tri-axle plow truck with wing and sander (must be current, i.e. within the last five years); over any specified road type
• Ability to read and understand current legislation as it pertains to the Hours of Work legislation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Minimum Maintenance Standards, City policies, Operational Guidelines, and other legislation and laws as applicable
• Ability to operate small hand tools and equipment, (i.e. chainsaw, weed eater)
• Knowledge of road maintenance and repairs, both hard top and gravel
• Ability to exert up to 44.4 kg (100 lbs) of force occasionally, and/or up to 22.2 kg (50 lbs) of force frequently, and/or up to 8.9 kg (20 lbs) of force constantly to move objects
• First Aid/CPR Certification, WHMIS training
• Must have legible and accurate writing ability
• Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council and all levels of staff
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize assigned workloads and meet deadlines
• Basic skill Level with microcomputers and related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s Licence with “Z” endorsement and acceptable driving record
• Applicants must be prepared for skill testing during the recruitment process.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, an acceptable Criminal Record Check will be required.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.