MINJobs posting: Equipment Operator/Labourer
February 25, 2025
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Equipment Operator/Labourer

Organization:
Dufferin County
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
February 25, 2025 before 16:30
Type:
Full Time
Category:
Public works & operations
Description
What you’ll do

  • Operate a tandem snowplow complete with sand/salter and wing
  • Operate a wheeled loader to load sand and salt on to winter maintenance vehicles and push back snowbanks
  • Operate pickup truck for winter road patrol to monitor weather and road conditions and dispatch required maintenance equipment
  • Erection and removal of snow fences
  • Free drainage ditches and culverts from clogged snow and ice buildup
  • Snow removal
  • Operate County equipment as assigned in connection with all road construction and maintenance activities
  • Perform all routine maintenance including daily safety and maintenance checks
  • Respond to emergency calls received from police, utilities and the public; provide support for road closures, inspections and clean up after collisions
  • Remove debris from the entire road platform including garbage, rocks, road kill, tire parts, etc.
  • Patch potholes using cold or hot mix asphalt
  • Grade and re-gravel road shoulders
  •  Assess road safety and maintenance needs
  • Catch basin cleaning and annual inspection
  • Install regulatory and warning road signs
  • Bridge maintenance work replacing signs and inspecting
  • Other duties as assigned
Requirements

What you’ll bring

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
  • Valid DZ driver’s license required
  • First Aid training
  • Minimum 2 years of experience operating tandem snow plow-sander combination units and loaders and other heavy construction equipment
  • Road construction experience
  • Knowledge of road construction and maintenance best practices with ability to adapt practices to complex situations
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and WHMIS regulations
  • Must be capable of completing a variety of work forms and maintain accurate work time records
  • Must be compliant with the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration
Salary & Benefits

What we can offer YOU!

  • A competitive hourly wage ranging between $31.40 – $36.73 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid)
  • Enrolment in our comprehensive health benefits program and defined benefit pension plan
  • Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program
  • Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program
  • Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
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