Roads & Winter Maintenance Heavy Equipment Operator

Kawartha Lakes; Kawartha Lakes; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kawartha Lakes is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator (West B) to join the Public Works team in Lindsay, Ontario. You will operate multiple pieces of departmental equipment, perform road maintenance, winter control and sign maintenance, and support the city's winter operations as needed.

The role requires a Secondary School Diploma, at least 3 years of related experience, and a valid Ontario Class D with Z endorsement.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of related progressive experience operating heavy equipment in road operations.
• Must have winter control driving experience with plow/sander fleet (last 5 years).
• Knowledge of Hours of Work, OHSA, Highway Traffic Act and Minimum Maintenance Standards.
• Ability to read and interpret regulations and maintain records.
• Valid Ontario Class D Driver’s Licence with Z endorsement.
• First Aid/CPR and WHMIS training.
• Excellent written communication and accuracy for logs and reports.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Strong time-management and punctuality; meet deadlines.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 lbs and operate hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day maintenance and compliance of City roads.
• Monitor compliance with road standards and report anomalies.
• Provide winter, road, sign, storm drain and ditch maintenance under supervision.
• Perform traffic control duties and install infrastructure per plans.
• Operate equipment safely (plows, loaders, graders, sweepers) as part of road maintenance.
• Snow plowing, sanding and removal as needed for roads/sidewalks.
• General labour such as tree/brush cutting and patching operations.
• Provide roadside maintenance and assist the public with inquiries.
• Keep time sheets and equipment logs for supervisor review.
• Follow health and safety procedures and wear PPE.

Skills

Reading legislation and safety rules

Time management

Teamwork

Independent work

Strong communication

Operational initiative

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Backhoe operation

Grader operation

Loader operation

Snow plow operation

Sander operation

Plow truck operation

Chainsaw

Weed eater

Job description

Kawartha Lakes is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator (West B) to join the Public Works team in Lindsay, Ontario. You will operate multiple pieces of departmental equipment, perform road maintenance, winter control and sign maintenance, and support the city's winter operations as needed.

The role requires a Secondary School Diploma, at least 3 years of related experience, and a valid Ontario Class D with Z endorsement.