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Please note: Winter shifts differ from summer and the successful candidate may be required to work evenings and every weekend during the winter season. This posting closes Monday, May 13 at 4:30pm.
PurposeMaintenance of County Roads and properties and completion of various construction projects, as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a variety of vehicles and equipment as and when instructed by the Area Supervisor.
- Operate mobile equipment such as tractors, loader-backhoes, mower-loaders/sweepers and other types of equipment used for road surface maintenance and repair.
- Operate power and hand tools and equipment such as chain saws, jack hammers, mowers, generators, compressors, pumps, trimmers, hammers, wrenches, shovels.
- Carry out maintenance on assigned vehicles and equipment by performing circle checks covering items such as fuel, oil, coolant, lubrications, safety equipment and requirements, etc. and reports required.
- Carry out a variety of general labourer type duties including but not limited to routine maintenance activities such as cutting brush, sign installation, traffic control, pothole patching, equipment and shop maintenance and cleaning etc.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skill
- Grade 12 education or equivalent experience.
- Three (3) years of satisfactory experience operating trucks and equipment.
- Knowledge and ability to operate ½ ton trucks, single axle trucks, tandems, loader-backhoes.
- Valid Ontario Driver License, Class ‘D' and ‘Z' endorsement.
- Clean Driver Abstract.
Working Conditions
The Light Equipment Operator reports for work at the Area Patrol Yard and receives daily instructions from the Area Supervisor or Lead Hand. The person(s) occupying this position works in all types of weather and the majority of working hours are spent outdoors. Heavy lifting and strenuous physical work for extended periods of time are associated with this position.
The normal summer hours of work are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with one-half hour lunch, Monday to Thursday. There may be a requirement on occasion to work after normal working hours.
Contact
Internal and External Working Relationships:
The Light Equipment Operator must maintain good working relationships with the Area Supervisor, Lead Hand, other Department employees and the general public.
Grey County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and promotes a culture of respect where all team members are valued for their unique talents, knowledge and lived experiences.
Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to outline accommodation needs when submitting their application. If alternate methods of application are required, candidates can email [email protected].
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Any personal information submitted will be managed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used only to determine eligibility for employment.
Based on the nature of the position, pre-employment screening may be required including but not limited to; Criminal Record Searches, Financial Credit Inquiries; Educational and Credential Verification; Driver's Abstracts; Drug/Alcohol Testing; Pre-Medical Testing and Investigative Employment References.