SALARY RANGE: $27.46 to $33.41 Based on Experience and Knowledge

REPORTS TO: Manager of Public Works

DEADLINE: Monday, August 17th by 4:00 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position is to operate various pieces of heavy equipment with specific ability as an experienced grader operator, and to perform labour and maintenance duties as required.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

- Specific focus on operating the grader for municipal gravel roads.
- Operates various pieces of municipal road maintenance equipment such as backhoes, front end loaders and plough/haul trucks, snow removal, sanding, culvert installation, gravel application, pavement patching, and other road maintenance work.
- Performs daily maintenance and checks on equipment and report any major repairs that may be required.
- Maintains a daily log for equipment used, recording fuel oil and parts used, the time required to complete individual assignments and completes daily timesheets.
- Hauls and places aggregate materials, gravel and cold mix, and patches roads.
- Observes and practices safety in the field
- Develops a thorough working knowledge of the Municipality’s Safety Policies and Procedures Manual and applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
- Performs other related duties as required.

CREDENTIALS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

- Experience with grading municipal roads.




- Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade 12), minimum.
- Well-developed knowledge of Road Construction & Road Maintenance methods. Any course work is an asset.
- Positive understanding of drainage.
- Clear & polite communication with the Public, management, and other crew members.
- Ability to function without immediate supervision.
- Understands written documents, drawings and diagrams, verbal instructions and direction.
- Must possess and maintain an Ontario Class DZ driver’s license minimum, with an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONIDITIONS

- Must be able to perform all work, including occasional lifting, pushing and pulling heavy objects (up to 50kg).
- Work in all types of weather, times, and environmental conditions.
- Requirement for sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in multiple environments; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
- Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (steel toed boots with minimum 8” uppers and Hi-Viz type Class 3 traffic vest).

Monday - Friday

8:3oam to 4:30pm

Closed daily from 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Office Location

📌 Equipment/Grader Operator (Canada)
🏢 Merrickville Wolford
📍 Canada