LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the City of Toronto, where you will play a vital role in maintaining the city's operations. This full-time temporary position involves operating a variety of vehicles and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient transportation of materials and personnel. You will be responsible for performing daily inspections, minor repairs, and assisting with traffic control, all while working outdoors in diverse weather conditions. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to your community while developing your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are a motivated individual with a valid driver's license and a passion for public service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a valid Class G Driver’s License and obtain City permits.
• Physically capable of performing duties in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles and equipment for transporting materials and personnel.
• Perform daily inspections and minor repairs on vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Valid Class G Driver’s License

Ability to operate vehicles up to 11,000 kg

Public interaction skills

Ability to work in varying weather conditions

Basic mechanical repair skills

Tools

Automobile

Small truck

Forklift

Skid steer

Grass cutting equipment

Job description

Work Location: 86 Ingram Dr (Ingram Yard) and/or 25 Old Eglinton Ave (Bermondsey Yard)

Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Temporary vacancies (Approximately 6 Months)

Hourly Rate: $30.54

Number of Positions Open: TBD

Posting Period: 21-JAN-2025 to 04-FEB-2025

Major Responsibilities:

• Operates any automobile, small truck, equipment, or combination thereof up to 11,000 kg with towed equipment not exceeding 4,500 kg.
• Operates vehicle/equipment driven on the road or road allowance for a variety of functions including transporting materials, equipment and/or personnel to various sites.
• Operates vehicles/equipment such as but not limited to cars, light duty trucks, vans with trailer and/or attachments, sidewalk vacuums, ploughs or sweepers with attachments, skid steers with or without attachments, forklifts, farm tractors, tractor loaders with attachments, grass cutting equipment that is self propelled, multi-decked.
• Loads and unloads vehicle/equipment of various materials.
• Operates mechanical equipment attached to vehicles/equipment.
• Performs other duties at this wage grade level or lower such as labouring type duties, maintenance and cleaning activities when not operating assigned vehicle or equipment.
• Available for snow shovelling/plowing and other winter maintenance activities, including the operating of various pieces of winter maintenance equipment in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
• Completes reports (e.g., Driver’s Collision/Incident Report) related to assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Performs Daily Pre-Trip Inspection Report (Circle Check); identifies and reports vehicle and equipment malfunctions; performs minor non-mechanical repairs to equipment, maintains vehicle and equipment in a clean and tidy condition.
• Assists with traffic control as required.
• Performs work in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner.

Key Qualifications:

• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class “G” Driver’s License and must have or shall be required to obtain required City permit for assigned vehicle(s) and equipment(s).
• Must be physically capable of performing required duties (accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Employment Accommodation Policy and the Joint Modified Work Program in the Collective Agreement) and able to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to orient new staff on assigned vehicles/equipment.
• Ability to use or learn to use various technical devices related to the position.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to operate various vehicles and equipment up to 11,000kg.
• Must possess and be able to maintain as appropriate, any valid Province of Ontario requirements to operate mechanized equipment.
• Must be able to work outdoors and be exposed to varying climate conditions such as extreme heat and extreme cold weather for extended periods of time during the course of the shift.
• Must be familiar with requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations for the safe performance of his/her duties and responsibilities or capable of obtaining familiarity of same.
• May be required to do shift work in conformance with the Collective Agreement.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.