Equipment Operator - Roads

County of Simcoe; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Simcoe is seeking a heavy equipment operator to fulfill various maintenance responsibilities on County roads. This role includes operating equipment for road maintenance, assisting with related activities like signage repairs and roadside maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, a valid DZ license, and experience operating heavy equipment, particularly in a road maintenance capacity.

Qualifications

• Three to five years experience as a heavy equipment operator.
• Valid DZ license is required, AZ preferred.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for road maintenance activities.
• Assist with platform and roadside maintenance including grass cutting and signage repairs.
• Complete minor repairs on equipment and report major defects.

Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent diploma

Tools

DZ license

AZ license

Job description

Responsible to the Roads Foreman for the operation of heavy equipment including, but not limited to; Grader, Gradall, Dozer, Wheeled Excavators, Rubber Tire Backhoe, Heavy Plow and Combination Units, Paint Truck and Highway Maintenance Trucks

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (not listed in order of priority)

1. Operation of various road related pieces of equipment, as directed, to accomplish road maintenance goals and maintain appropriate standards.

2. Assist with the completion of various activities including platform maintenance (including cold mix patching and power sweeping), roadside maintenance (including grass cutting and shoulder grading), traffic maintenance (including signage repairs, line painting), storm water management (including ditching and catch basin repairs) and winter maintenance (including plowing, sanding and patrolling).

3. Complete minor repairs on all vehicles and equipment, report major equipment and vehicle defects to Foreman and assist with equipment repair as required.

4. Complete all documents as required, including work orders, inventory reports and equipment records.

5. Perform the duties of a Labourer/Truck Driver as required.

6. Comply with provincial and County occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

7. Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

8. Perform other duties as assigned.

CORPORATE COMPETENCIES

Has knowledge of and demonstrated ability in our corporate competencies:

• Acts with the Customer in Mind

• Continuously Seeks to Improve Work Processes

• Communicates with Impact

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION

• Grade 12 or Grade 12 equivalence diploma.

• Must possess a valid DZ license, AZ license is preferred.

• Ability to work without supervision and to make decisions.

• Able to communicate diplomatically with the public on County roads.

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a heavy equipment operator in roads maintenance work in at least two (2) of the following pieces of equipment:

EFFORT

• Visual and mental effort required when operating equipment for long periods of time, must be aware of surroundings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed out of a County garage.

• Will be out on County roads year round in order maintain them.

Salary Grade

$32.05 - $33.25

Union

The County of Simcoe thanks all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, but please note that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act (2001) and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.