Salary: $29.87/hour + $1.00/hour premium for night shift during winter season (Current Union rate)

POSITION DETAILS

Number of Positions available: One (1)

Area of work / Normal Base: St. Andrews West / Green Valley Patrols (Rotational Schedule)

Schedule: 40 hours per week plus potential overtime

Salary: $29.87/hour + $1.00/hour premium for night shift during winter season (Current Union rate)

Term: Anticipated 3-month term, with possible extension

Please note this position works Night Shift during winter maintenance operations (approximately November to April each year) and Day Shift outside this period.

Key Duties/Responsibilities/Activities:

1. Maintain a valid DZ license.
2. Operate the County owned heavy equipment including front end loaders, 6 Ton Plow Trucks, tractor mowers and other mobile equipment in an efficient way according to all relevant County policies and procedures.
3. Patrol the County roads, perform equipment and building maintenance and provide general labor as required.
4. Perform daily safety checks and routine maintenance on the equipment you operate.
5. Complete work reports, inspection sheets and other documentation as required by the Counties.
6. Clean heavy equipment operated by you as scheduled and/or required.
7. Advise the Patrol Supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repair according to County procedures.
8. Participate in routine training, (WHMIS, Health & Safety, Winter Maintenance, etc.).
9. Perform other related duties as required.
10. Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures and report any non-compliance or any possible safety risks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge & skills in the following areas:

• Truck and heavy equipment safety.
• Operation of front end loaders, 6 Ton plow trucks and other pieces of mobile equipment.
• Road construction and shoulder maintenance techniques.
• Record keeping systems.
• Heavy equipment cleaning and maintenance procedures.
• Demonstrated ability of safe operation of a variety of hand and power tools .
• Ability to operate heavy equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Public relations skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to read and write English to complete operations reports.
• Time management skills.
  

Consideration will be given to applicants who possess a valid Class DZ license preferably for three years and have a demonstrated ability to get along in a small group.

Application Deadline: Applications will be received until 12:00 noon on Monday, November 18, 2024. Along with your resume, please provide a cover letter summarizing why you are interested in this position and why you would be a good candidate.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information received in this application will be used solely for employee selection purposes and will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code during the hiring process.

Posted: November 1, 2024