Operator

Grey County; West Grey; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grey County seeks an Equipment Operator to manage road maintenance and construction projects. Responsibilities include operating trucks, snowplows, and performing general labor tasks. Candidates must have Grade 12 education and significant operational experience. This role offers competitive wages in a collaborative and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of satisfactory experience operating trucks and equipment.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class 'D' and 'Z' endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Operate various vehicles and equipment as instructed.
• Carry out general labour tasks including brush cutting and pothole patching.
• Report weather-related shift changes.
• Maintain relationships with supervisors and the public.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Heavy Lifting

Maintenance

Teamwork

Education

Grade 12 education or equivalent

Tools

Trucks

Loaders

Snowplows

Job description

May 22, 2025

Join us and help make a difference! At Grey County we work together to deliver essential public services that meet the needs of our communities. Grey County isn't just a great place to live; its also a great place to work!

We are proud to offer competitive wages and an attractive total compensation package. We support learning and continuous employee development, and champion career progression for our employees. We value work-life balance, so you can make the most of your career at Grey County, while making the most of your life in Grey County!

Apply now to join our team!

Applicants are invited to submit their application until June 5, 2025, 11:59pm

Purpose

Maintenance of County Roads and properties and completion of various construction projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment as instructed by the Supervisor;
• Operate mobile equipment such as tandem snowplows, loaders, graders, tractors, backhoes, and other types of equipment used for road surface construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Safely use power and hand tools such as chain saws, jack hammers, mowers, generators, compressors, pumps, trimmers, hammers, wrenches, shovels. • Carry out circle checks on assigned vehicles and equipment. Perform associated maintenance (e.g., greasing, lightbulb replacements etc.).
• Carry out a variety of general labour including but not limited to cutting brush, sign installation, traffic control, spray patching, pothole patching, bridge work, equipment and shop maintenance and cleaning etc.
• Prepare and submit daily time sheets.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.
• Accept standby duty as assigned.

Working Conditions

The Operator reports for work at the Area Patrol Yard and receives their daily instructions from the Area Supervisor or their Backup. The person(s) occupying this position works in all types of weather and most of the working hours are spent outdoors. Heavy lifting and strenuous physical work for extended periods of time is associated with this position. During winter control months the incumbent of this position may be required to work shift work and some overtime will be necessary.

Contacts

Internal Working Relationships

The Operator must maintain good working relationships with the Area Supervisor, Backup, Construction Supervisor, and other Department employees.

External Working Relationships

The Operator must maintain good working relationships with the public.

Knowledge and Skill

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• 3 years of satisfactory experience operating trucks and equipment.
• Knowledge and ability to operate ½ ton trucks, tandem axles with plow equipment, packers, loader-backhoes, and payloaders.
• The ability to operate graders, skid steers, or excavators would be an asset.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License, Class 'D' and 'Z' endorsement. Class ‘A’ and ‘Z’ endorsement would be considered an asset.
• 112735 Grey Road 3, West Grey, ON N4N 3B8, Canada