About the Township of Muskoka Lakes Work where others vacation. Nestled in the District Municipality of Muskoka, the Township of Muskoka Lakes delivers an exceptional quality of life without the big city stresses. This premier outdoor recreation region is home to welcoming small communities and supports a four-season lifestyle – providing more time for family and personal pursuits, and the opportunity to live and work in the same stunning environment, all within a 2.5-hour drive from Toronto.
Why Join Our Team The culture at the Township of Muskoka Lakes is upbeat, positive and collaborative. Working for a municipality offers the prospect to make a visible impact on your community. The Township of Muskoka Lakes is dedicated to providing a professional, safe, and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to achieve their full potential.
The Township of Muskoka Lakes strives to be an employer of choice for solid talent dedicated to serving our community, and offers the following:
100% employer-matched defined benefit pension plan with OMERS.
Competitive wages and a well-rounded employer-paid benefits package including dental, health, wellness, long-term and short-term disability.
Support for paid time off, including sick and vacation time, an overtime bank option, and 12 paid public holidays.
Shift premiums, call-in pay and daily overtime are available to support extended hours.
Paid internal and external training and development opportunities.
Staff recognition and appreciation programs.
Interesting, varied work with the opportunity to gain experience across multiple disciplines.
Opportunity The Roads Equipment Operator is a blend of winter plowing operations and summer construction and maintenance work.



The ideal candidate holds a DZ license and experience operating standard and automatic equipment, including tandem axle plow trucks. Each operator has a distinct plow route in the winter and will be required to work outside of the daily and weekly work hours to ensure the roads are safe for the public. The summer season offers an alternative work schedule and allows more flexible use of vacation and banked hours.
Responsibilities Operate a full line of municipal equipment ranging through trucks, graders, back-hoes, bull-dozers, etc.
Operate small equipment and hand tools such as, chainsaws, air compressors and attachments, culver steamers, grinders, portable generators, wood chippers, etc.
Float equipment on trailers to job sites as required, based on licensing
Perform road and equipment operations and maintenance
Load, transport, unload and stockpile road construction and maintenance materials
Follow safe work plans created under legislative and Township requirements
Accurately record daily work activities using a standard form
Perform daily circle checks on vehicles and equipment; complete minor preventative maintenance tasks, report all equipment issues
Complete routine cleaning duties at the public works yards, including vehicles (interior and exterior).
Participate in corporate training initiatives and information sessions
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 (Temporary Conditions) training, or willing to obtain
Valid Ontario DZ license required, AZ license an asset
3-5 years roads construction and/or maintenance experience
First Aid Certification, or willing to obtain
Excellent understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
Ability to effectively interact, consult, and communicate with employees and members of public

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📌 Roads Equipment Operator (Ontario)
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📍 Ontario