Road Operator (permanent Full-time) (opens in a new tab)

Huron East; Wingham; Hybrid; CAD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Township of North Huron is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Roads Operator to support Public Works operations. Responsibilities include maintaining municipal roads, sidewalks, culverts, and related infrastructure across rural and urban areas.

Ideal applicants will have Grade 12, a valid Class D license with Z endorsement, and experience with heavy equipment and road maintenance. On-call and weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Class D license with Z endorsement required.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Heavy machinery certification or equivalent is an asset.
• Experience in construction practices beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain municipal roads, sidewalks, parking lots, culverts, storm/sanitary sewer and water systems.
• Operate snow plow, road grader and other heavy equipment safely.
• Work in rural and urban settings within the Township of North Huron.
• Share on-call duties; availability for evenings and weekends.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Construction practices knowledge

Vehicle and heavy equipmentMaintenance

Lifting up to 50lbs

On-call/shift flexibility

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Valid Class D license with Z endorsement

Ontario Good Roads training (asset)

Job description

The Township of North Huron is seeking a Permanent Full-Time Roads Operator to assist with the operations of the Public Works Department.

The Roads Operator is responsible for performing a variety of public works related tasks in both rural and urban settings within the Township of North Huron. Typical duties include, but are not limited to, repair and maintenance of municipal roads, sidewalks, parking lots, culverts, storm and sanitary sewer systems, water collection systems, and other designated Municipal infrastructure within the Township of North Huron.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid class D driver’s license with Z endorsement.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Heavy Machinery certification or equivalent experience considered an asset.
• Previous working experience and knowledge in construction practices.
• Ontario Good Roads training considered an asset.
• Experience and knowledge in vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance techniques.
• Ability to operate a snow plow, road grader, other heavy equipment, power tools, and hand tools safely and efficiently.

Rate of Pay:Band 5, $26.01 - $35.12

Hours of Work:Full-Time, 40 Hours per week, availability to work evenings and weekends as needed, in addition to sharing on-call duties.

This is a vacant position.

Full Job Description

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of North Huron is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and solely for the purpose of candidate selection.