Light Equipment Operator

Town of Tillsonburg; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

OMERS pension

Health club membership

Job summary

The Town of Tillsonburg is seeking a Light Equipment Operator to perform daily maintenance across Town infrastructure, including roads, sewers, drainage, and the Transfer Station. You will operate light equipment and use various software tools, contributing to safe operations and timely repairs.

Responsibilities include winter snow operations, road/sidewalk maintenance, traffic control, and keeping detailed records. Requires Grade 12, 2 years Public Works experience, and a valid G license.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in Public Works/Operations.
• Valid Ontario G Driver's Licence.
• Chainsaw and Confined Space certification are assets.
• Knowledge of OHSA and Minimum Maintenance Standards.
• Traffic control knowledge per Ontario Manual Book 7.
• Basic snow removal and salt application knowledge.
• Computer literacy with MS Office and Outlook.
• Ability to lift up to 50–60 lbs and work in extreme weather.

Responsibilities

• Operate light equipment such as trucks, loaders, tractors with attachments, sidewalk machines, and striping equipment.
• Perform winter snow clearing, sidewalk clearing, and salting.
• Report road conditions and maintenance needs to Roads Foreperson.
• Maintain road allowances, paint lines, manage debris and litter.
• Inspect/repair culverts, catch basins, curbs and sewers; patch potholes.
• Install/replace signs, fences and drainage infrastructure.
• Set up traffic control following Book 7 guidelines.
• Maintain Transfer Station cleanliness and records; assist other departments as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Tablets/handheld devices

Job description

The Town of Tillsonburg is looking to hire a Light Equipment Operator.

This position would be responsible for the day to day maintenance operations of Town infrastructure including but not limited to the Town Transfer Station, roads, bridges, sewers, drainage systems, sidewalks, street signs etc. This includes snow removal, asphalt repair, sewer repair and cleaning, stump removal, pavement markings, sign and fence installation and other duties as assigned. The incumbent will operate various light equipment as well as various computers, tablets and software applications to carry out assigned tasks. This is a permanent full-time position with an excellent benefits package including immediate group benefits coverage, OMERS defined pension plan and free Employee Health Club Membership at the Tillsonburg Community Centre.

Department: Operations and Development

Division: Public Works

Reports To: Roads Supervisor

Hourly rate: $28.32 - $33.12/hour

Weekly hours: 40

Vacancy: 1 (existing)

Criminal Check is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Check serviceability and operate in a safe manner all assigned light equipment such as 1 ton and ½ ton trucks, front end loaders, tractors with various attachments, sidewalk machines, paint striping equipment, and other pieces of small equipment associated with work in the Public Works Division.
• Perform duties of winter snow clearing operations including snow shoveling, snow blowing, sidewalk clearing and salting using assigned light equipment.
• Report road conditions, damage and vandalism to Roads Foreperson.
• Provide general roadside maintenance including trimming and removal of small trees and brush within the road allowance, street and parking lot line painting, debris and litter pickup, loose leaf collection, roadside weed cutting and dust control applications.
• Inspect, clean and repair culverts, catch basins, curb, gutters and sewers.
• Perform roadway repairs including patching of potholes with cold or hot mix asphalt
• Repair, replace and/or install signs, fences, safety devices, sidewalks, drainage pipes or any other road related infrastructure.
• Provide traffic control and setup of traffic barricades for safety zones, detours and special events following OTM Book 7 guidelines.
• Maintain radio contact with Roads Foreperson or office while performing work throughout the Town.
• Direct customers to the appropriate waste bin and enforce the rules and regulations of the Transfer Station.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the Transfer Station site and daily records of Transfer Station activities.
• Maintain good working relationships with Town staff, and demonstrate good customer service with the public.
• Participates and provides input in the development and review of policies, procedures, standards and programs related to Public Works.
• Makes suggestions to change or add procedures to improve efficiencies.
• Fill out all reports, inspection sheets/reports, documents and any other data or information as required
• Provide input and feedback regarding road closures.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Town.
• Aware of safe work practices relating to Public Works and have basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it relates to the work environment.
• Assist other Operation Departments as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 - 60 lbs including shoveling of snow or earth
• Overtime may be required
• On-call
• Evening and weekend work is required
• Working in extreme weather conditions, exposed to heat, rain, ice, cold, etc.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' experience in a Public Works or Operations environment.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver's License
• Chainsaw and Confined Space Certification an asset.
• Knowledge of the Minimum Maintenance Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Act and ability to work in Public Works setting in a safe manner
• Good knowledge of traffic control procedures including Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 practices.
• Basic knowledge and experience in best practices in snow removal and salt application for an urban setting.
• Computer literate in MS Office, Windows, Internet, etc. with ability to open, read and comprehend electronic messaging (i.e. Outlook)
• Operation of computers, tablets, electronic devices, and various software applications and programs
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work safely individually or within a team environment.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines, take initiative and problem solve
• Willing to upgrade skills through training seminars and Public Works related courses.

About the recruitment process

All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.

The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please contact us if you require any accommodations.

The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.