Heavy Equipment Operator – #8431 – L

Road construction projects:

• Paving preparation, gravel spreading and levelling to construct new roads and maintain existing roads

Ditching:

• Use of Backhoe, grader or tractor to create proper drainage during excavation
• Remove and replace culverts
• Excavation for Water, Waste Water Department to prepare ground for maintenance and repairs by WWW employees
• Routine road, parking lot, and sidewalk maintenance including snow removal, sanding and salting and Ice Blading on gravel roads
• Assist with service and maintenance of Backhoe, Grader and Tractor
• Steaming culverts to thaw frozen culverts and remove debris from inlets and outlets to ensure proper drainage
• Install road signs and maintain bridges, fences and street signs, ensuring compliance with municipal by-laws, provincial laws, and the Highway Traffic Act
• Obtain locates for underground utilities where required
• Complete landscape maintenance for roadsides and municipal property adjacent to roads; including but not limited to roadside clearing, emergency tree cutting and brushing, roadside mowing and weeding
• Pick-up and dispose of all roadside garbage and debris, remove and dispose of dead animals
• Perform other related duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Completion of the following courses:
  1. Snow Plow Course
  2. Traffic Control Course
  3. Ontario Good Roads course
  4. Chain Saw and Chipper Certificate
  5. CPR and First Aid Training
  6. WHMI

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-3 years’ experience in Heavy Equipment Operation

SKILLS

• Understanding of Government Regulations
• Working knowledge of Diesel Mechanics
• Be able to read and understand blueprints
• Basic mathematical skills

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license for the class of the vehicle(s) operated

For more information or a detailed job description, please contact:
Cassandra Carey, HR Coordinator
Email: ccarey@westlincoln.ca
Phone: (905)957-3346

DEADLINE:
All Applicants must provide a detailed resume detailing your qualifications by no later than:
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 3rd, 2023 by 4:30 pm