Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Working Foreperson, the Equipment Operator/Labourer is responsible for driving trucks and operating heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and signs for the Dufferin County road system. This position is responsible for keeping the roads safe for commuters and the community in general (e.g., plowing winter roads, cleaning roads). This position also responds to inquiries from the public while out on the roads.

What we can offer YOU!

A competitive hourly wage ranging between $31.40 - $36.73 (January 1, 2025 Non-Union Pay Grid);

Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan

Access to Perkopolis; discount, reward and benefits program

Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program

Unlimited access to live and interactive webinars offered by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI)

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

What you'll do

Operate a tandem snow plow complete with sand/salter and wing

Operate a wheeled loader to load sand and salt on to winter maintenance vehicles and push back snowbanks

Operate pickup truck for winter road patrol to monitor weather and road conditions and dispatch required maintenance equipment

Remove debris from roads (patroller)

Respond to emergency calls received from police, utilities and the public; provide support for road closures, inspections and clean up after collisions

Erection and removal of snow fences

Free drainage ditches and culverts from clogged snow and ice buildup

Snow removal

Other duties as assigned

What you'll bring

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Valid DZ driver's license required

First Aid training

Minimum 2 years of experience operating tandem snow plow-sander combination units and loaders and other heavy construction equipment

Road construction experience

Knowledge of road construction and maintenance best practices with ability to adapt practices to complex situations

Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation and WHMIS regulations

Must be compliant with the Commercial Vehicle Operator Registration

The County of Dufferin strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. To effectively do so, all positions at the County of Dufferin require a commitment to upholding the County's equity mandate through on-going and mandatory training and examining our day-to-day operations and impacts through an equity lens. Therefore, throughout the selection process, candidates will have demonstrated their ability to be anti-racist, equitable, inclusive, and respectful.

Ready to apply?

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter before the closing date and time to: hr@dufferincounty.ca

As an organization, we recognize the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences, and the importance of creating an environment that embraces and supports these. We are committed to creating and fostering a workplace where all employees feel a sense of dignity and belonging. As such, we seek to attract, develop, and retain highly talented employees with a variety of identities and backgrounds, to better reflect the growing diversity of our region.

We actively encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equity, including, but not limited to:

First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, and all other Indigenous peoples.

Members of groups that commonly experience discrimination due to race, ancestry, colour, religion and/or spiritual beliefs, or place of origin.

Persons with visible and/or invisible (physical and/or mental) disabilities.

Persons who identify as women; and

Persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

We value the contributions that each person brings and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in our workplace.

All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those chosen for next steps in the selection process will be notified. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and will not be used for any other reason. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: $31.40-$36.73 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person