Operator

Tobermory; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hamilton in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking an Operator, Roads to maintain urban and rural roadways and operate a range of equipment. This permanent, full-time position is based in Hamilton with on-site work and duties spanning summer and winter programs.

Responsibilities include road maintenance, inspections, equipment operation, and daily logging, while upholding safety, public courtesy, and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Roads maintenance experience and training.
• Valid Class D licence with Z endorsement.
• Ability to complete logs, forms, and inspections.
• Knowledge of OHSA and WHMIS regulations.
• Good interpersonal skills and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Perform seasonal roadway maintenance across urban and rural sites.
• Operate and inspect equipment (dump trucks, backhoes, tractors, loaders, rollers, etc.).
• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and basic tool maintenance.
• Complete daily activity logs and reports; interact with public and agencies.
• Provide traffic control through flagging and assist winter operations as needed.

Skills

Road maintenance experience

Interpersonal skills

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

OSSD or equivalent

Tools

Vehicle operation training

First Aid CPR C

GPS devices

Job description

City of Hamilton located at Hamilton, Ontario is currently accepting applications for the position of Operator, Roads (Periodic Posting). The company is looking for a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills who is ready to start as soon as possible. This is a permanent full-time position.

Employer Name: City of Hamilton
Position: Operator, Roads (Periodic Posting)
Salary: $29.512 – $32.078 per hour
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Hamilton, Ontario

• The candidate will be responsible for performing duties across various seasonal roadway maintenance programs, including road surface repairs using hot and cold asphalt materials, road shoulder maintenance, general ground litter and right-of-way debris removal, roadside mowing and mechanical weed trimming, ditching and culvert maintenance, sidewalk maintenance, vegetation management, and general aesthetic maintenance.
• The candidate will be responsible for operating and carrying out basic inspections and maintenance on various equipment, such as crew cabs, mechanical equipment and associated implements, backhoes, tractors, loaders, dump trucks, sweepers, asphalt rollers, flushers, and crew cabs with crane and/or electric tailgate attachments.
• The candidate must conduct pre- and post-trip inspections on all equipment assigned to and authorized for operation, including dump trucks, crew cabs, and similar equipment.
• The candidate will be responsible for competently operating hand tools and power tools used in summer maintenance programs, including but not limited to shovels, picks, various grass cutting equipment, compressors, jackhammers, pumps, hot box components, concrete/chain/chop saws, grinders, small power tools, compactors, drills, leaf blowers, trash pumps, compaction equipment, and a variety of hand tools.
• The candidate will be responsible for performing roadway maintenance duties at different locations, including rural and urban work sites with varying conditions. The role requires prolonged periods of walking, bending, lifting, twisting, shovelling, kneeling, and standing. The candidate will also fill potholes, perform manual labour, provide traffic control through flagging, operate power tools, vehicles, and grass-cutting equipment, drive specialized equipment, complete concrete repairs, restore ground areas, collect litter and bulk materials, and work around water.
• The candidate must perform basic inspections and minor preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.
• The candidate must work effectively as part of a team and independently, demonstrate motivation as a self-starter, and work with minimal supervision.
• The candidate must complete required documentation, including daily activity logs, inspection sheets (i.e. pre-trip), and various reports.
• The candidate must interact with the general public, external agencies, supervisors, and co-workers in a courteous and respectful manner that upholds the City of Hamilton’s Corporate values.
• The candidate will be responsible for working in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety, using competent knowledge.
• The candidate must perform other duties as assigned that are directly related to the major responsibilities of the position.
• The candidate must assume the winter operator responsibilities during the seasonal transfer and operate and maintain various equipment and vehicles associated with the winter control program, such as industrial-size snow blowers, general-size snow blowers, single and tandem axle sander/plow trucks, backhoes, tractors, and front-end loaders. The candidate will be required to perform pre-trip inspections and maintain related documentation in accordance with MTO and City of Hamilton policies and procedures. The candidate must remove snow from sidewalks, pathways, and roads by shoveling, ploughing, blowing, sanding, and salting. The candidate must also carry out truck driver/labourer duties.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must demonstrate roads maintenance experience and training related to the duties and programs listed above, normally acquired through a combination of education and relevant work experience. OSSD or equivalent is considered an asset.
• The candidate must have previous experience, training, and competent ability to safely operate vehicles such as, but not limited to, crew cabs, stake and dump trucks, as well as other tools and equipment associated with road and sidewalk maintenance.
• The candidate must understand and follow detailed procedures and instructions, take direction, accurately complete various logs, documents, inspection forms, and other administrative information, and use fractions, decimal arithmetic, simple formulas, diagrams, and drawings.
• The candidate must have knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, W.H.M.I.S. legislation, 70 Hour Regulations, Book 7 Traffic Control, and Minimum Maintenance Standards.
• The candidate must have good interpersonal skills to interact effectively with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• The candidate must possess a valid Class “D” Licence with a “Z” endorsement and a Driver’s abstract clear of any demerit points and pending infractions.
• The candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of electronic devices, including tablets and computers, with experience using web search engines, GPS tools, and Windows functions considered an asset.
• The candidate with more than three years of experience operating a CVOR vehicle will be considered an asset.
• The candidate must obtain First Aid with CPR C certification within nine months.
• The candidate must satisfactorily pass a review of their current driving abstract, driving evaluation, and interview to be considered for this position.

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• The candidate must be available and able to work shifts, including Days, Afternoons, Nights, Weekends, and Statutory Holidays, and respond to Overtime call-ins when required.
• The candidate must be able to lift a minimum of 23 kg, with an occasional requirement to lift up to 45 kg.
• The candidate must be able to work in adverse road and weather conditions.