LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1

City of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Toronto's Solid Waste Management Services is hiring Light Equipment Operators to support waste collection and public space cleaning during spring to fall 2027. Operators will work independently or in a team, handling a range of vehicles and equipment to keep streets and public spaces clean.

Responsibilities include operating light and medium-duty vehicles, performing pre-trip inspections, reporting malfunctions, and assisting with safety and maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario G Driver's Licence.
• Physically capable of performing duties in all weather conditions.
• Able to work shift work as required by the Collective Agreement.
• Able to operate vehicles up to 11,000 kg.
• Familiar with Occupational Health and Safety Act or willing to obtain knowledge.
• Able to orient new staff on assigned vehicles/equipment.
• Able to interact courteously with the public and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Operates any automobile, small truck, equipment up to 11,000 kg.
• Drives on road to transport materials, equipment and personnel.
• Operates vehicles such as cars, light trucks, vans with attachments, litter vacuums.
• Loads and unloads vehicle/equipment; maintains cleanliness.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspections and reports malfunctions.
• Assists with traffic control as required.
• Performs duties safely, efficiently and courteously.

Skills

G driver's license

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Tools

Litter vacuum equipment

Job description

Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS) is seeking dedicated and safety-conscious Light Equipment Operators to support waste collection and public space cleaning services across the City of Toronto during the spring, summer and fall of 2027. As a Light Equipment Operator (LEO), staff will contribute to the cleanliness, safety and maintenance of public spaces through a variety of operational activities. Responsibilities may include collecting waste from public space litter receptacles, inspecting and servicing litter bins, cleaning surrounding areas, and identifying and reporting damaged or unserviceable equipment. Additional duties may include operating litter vacuum equipment, removing litter, debris and illegally dumped materials from sidewalks, laneways and other public rights-of-way, performing general cleaning and maintenance activities, and supporting other operational requirements throughout the City. Working both independently and as part of a team, staff may be required to operate a variety of G-class vehicles and specialized equipment to support the delivery of essential municipal services. Specific duties and work assignments may vary based on operational requirements and evolving service delivery needs within Solid Waste Management Services.

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 (driven/used on the road between locations) forklifts, farm tractors, tractor loaders with attachments, grass cutting equipment that is self propelled, multi-decked (driven on the road between locations with cutting widths of more than 4 feet and less than 12 feet in width)
• 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); identified 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:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

• 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 vehicles(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.

You must also have:

• Ability to operate various vehicles and equipment up to 11,000 kg.
• Must possess and be able to maintain as appropriate, any valid Province of Ontario requirements to operate mechanized equipment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to interact courteously and professionally with members of the public and to work effectively, collaboratively, and respectfully as part of a team.

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