Temporary Equipment Operator (WestA)

Kawartha Lakes; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension (defined benefit)

Employer paid benefits package

Education reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring an Equipment Operator to maintain roads across the West A area. This temporary full‑time role requires operating a range of machinery, performing winter maintenance, traffic control, and daily reporting.

You will work 40 hours per week, with on‑call and winter season duties, supporting public safety and municipal services. Ideal candidates have a secondary diploma, plus a winter driving background and a valid Ontario Class D license with Z endorsement.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma is required.
• Able to read and understand applicable road legislation and safety rules.
• Experience with road maintenance and operating municipal equipment is preferred.
• Ability to operate loaders, tractors and other equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day maintenance and compliance operations on City roads.
• Provide winter control maintenance and road sign maintenance under supervision.
• Operate a range of equipment including plows, sanders, trucks, loaders and mowers.
• Perform traffic control duties and install traffic control infrastructure as needed.
• Keep time sheets and logs for supervisor review and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide information on roads maintenance issues.

Skills

Road maintenance

Equipment operation

Winter plow driving

Written communication

Time management

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Public information

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Ontario Class D Driver’s Licence with Z endorsement

First Aid/CPR Certification

WHMIS training

Job description

Job Brief

Equipment Operators (West A) are responsible for using small and medium-sized equipment to maintain the roads within the City of Kawartha Lakes, for the safety of the public and emergency services.

Employment Status

• Temporary Full-Time
• Union: CUPE 855 Outside
• Open To: Internal/External Applicant(s)
• Date Of Posting: 24/09/2026
• Closing Date: 01/10/2026
• Duration (if Temporary): Up to 6 months

Job Title: Temporary Equipment Operator (West A)

Wage: $33.44 per hour (2026)

Reports to Supervisor, Public Works

Department: Public Works

Location: Roads Operations (West A). City of Kawartha Lakes, ON.

Hours: Temporary, full-time, normal working hours are 40-hours per week

Other Availability for additional hours and on-call required for winter season to support winter operations. Employees will be paid an additional $0.50 per hour while operating winter combination units (plow/sand). Travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes is required in accordance with job requirements.

The City of Kawartha Lakes invites applicants to join our team as an Equipment Operator!

When you come to work for the City of Kawartha Lakes, you are joining a community of municipal workers who take pride in knowing that every day they are having a positive impact in the community. Our mission is to deliver the highest standards of municipal services while creating a healthy and sustainable future for all Kawartha Lakes’ residents and businesses. We work to support our values of Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork and we want you to Jump In with us!

We are an equal opportunity employer which values equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. We foster a safe and creative work environment, where training and skill development are prioritized, with opportunities and support for career advancement. As a team member at the City of Kawartha Lakes, you may be entitled to the following:

• OMERS pension (defined benefit)
• Employer paid benefits package including short and long term disability income replacement
• Education reimbursement
• Other programs that foster innovation, leadership, and career advancement

Job Description

• Assist in day-to-day maintenance and compliance operations on City roads in an effective, efficient, safe, and environmentally responsible manner
• Understand City and Provincial road standards and monitor compliance; reporting anomalies to Supervisor and maintain necessary records
• Provide winter control maintenance, road maintenance, sign maintenance, storm drain and ditch maintenance, under the direction of the Area Supervisor
• Provide traffic control duties; install and maintain traffic control infrastructure
• Safe, competent, and efficient operation of departmental equipment as part of regular road maintenance program including using a single, tandem, or tri-axel snow plow with plow and wing, tandem truck, front end loader, street sweeper, tractor, tractor mounted brushing unit boom truck, mower, chainsaw, tree trimmer, string trimmer, and other equipment as required
• Snow plowing and sanding operations and snow removal as needed (roads and/or sidewalks)
• General labour and maintenance duties including, but not limited to: tree and brush cutting, road and sign maintenance, gravel and cold patching operations, road applications (calcium chloride), guardrail or sidewalk repair, shop maintenance, general vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Provide roadside maintenance including litter, pickup of dead animals and other debris
• Provide assistance to the public and provide general information in regards to roads maintenance issues
• Keep daily time sheets, equipment log sheets, hours of work log sheets for Supervisor review and approval
• Follow prescribed health and safety procedures including wearing personal protective equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Secondary School Diploma
• Minimum 1 year of related experience, preferably in a municipal environment
• A minimum one full winter control season driving experience operating a tandem, single, or tri-axle plow truck with wing and sander (must be current, within the last five years); over any specified road type is preferred
• Ability to read and understand current legislation as it pertains to the Hours of Work legislation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Minimum Maintenance Standards, City policies, Operational Guidelines, and other legislation and laws as applicable
• Knowledge and ability to safely and competently operate loaders, tractors and other equipment
• Ability to operate small hand tools and equipment, (i.e. chainsaw, weed eater)
• Knowledge of road maintenance and repairs, both hard top and gravel
• Ability to exert up to 44.4 kg (100 lbs) of force occasionally, and/or up to 22.2 kg (50 lbs) of force frequently, and/or up to 8.9 kg (20 lbs) of force constantly to move objects
• First Aid/CPR Certification, WHMIS training is an asset
• Must have legible and accurate writing ability
• Ability to work independently or as an effective member of a team
• Effective oral communication and strong interpersonal skills to deal with members of the public, council, and all levels of staff
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated time-management skills with the ability to prioritize assigned workloads and meet deadlines
• Basic skill level with microcomputers and related software
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s Licence with “Z” endorsement and acceptable driving record
• Upon conditional offer of employment, a satisfactory Criminal Record Check will be required
• Applicants must be prepared for practical skill testing as part of the recruitment process

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.