Heavy Equipment Operator – Sewer & Water
JOB POSTING ID: 26E-14

With a population of approximately 53,000, North Bay is a beautiful, vibrant and diverse community nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake. Conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centres such as Toronto and Ottawa, North Bay is a progressive community well positioned for growth.

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, Water & Wastewater, operates Heavy Equipment to complete all water distribution and waste water collection repairs. Performs the safe and efficient operation of wheeled or tracked excavators, mini excavators, loader/backhoe with bucket and hydraulic breaker when required to excavate, break frost/rock, hoist, load, compact, level and spread earth, gravel or other materials. Heavy equipment operators are also required to perform minor equipment maintenance and adjustments. Operators are responsible to read and understand utility locates and relevant sections of the OH&S; Act as well as the Safe Drinking Water Act. Direct personnel to ensure their compliance and safety during excavations.

Qualifications

Must have Grade 12 Education or equivalent

Must have three (3) years’ experience in the operation of an excavator and other various heavy equipment required in the water distribution and collection field

Must be able to follow explicit directions.

Must hold a valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement

Must have a good work, driver and operator record.

Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certificate; or ability to obtain Ministry of Setting (MOE) Operator-in-training (OIT) certificate within probationary period (at own expense)



and is required to achieve and hold Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection level I certification within three years of a valid OIT certificate. For more information, please visit https://owwco.ca/operators/

Applicants will be subject to equipment operations assessment.

Required to participate in On-Call Duty System and be available for emergency work after hours.

Hours Of Work
0730hrs to 1600hrs - Monday to Friday

Duration
Permanent Full-Time

Environment
Unionized

Hourly Rate
$34.27/hr – Water/Wastewater Level I

$33.36/hr – Water/Wastewater OIT

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Dental Benefits

Life

Long-Term Disability

AD&D; Insurance

The City of North Bay is an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer. For more information on a defined pension plan benefit please visit https://www.omers.com/

Please note that all offers of employment are conditional upon proof of education, proof of Valid Ontario Class “D” driver’s license with “Z” endorsement and satisfactory driver’s abstract at the candidates cost, proof of MOE certificates, and a satisfactory criminal record check at the candidates cost, to be arranged by the City of North Bay Human Resources Department only.

Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the City’s Accessibility Policy. We encourage applicants to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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📌 Heavy Equipment Operator - Sewer & Water (Ontario)
🏢 City of North Bay
📍 Ontario