Job Description

- Public Works OperatorTitle
Public Works Operator
Reports to
Superintendent of Public Works and Lead Hand
Nature of Position
Full Time Permanent Position. Position falls under the Town of Pictou/Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 281 Collective Agreement.Duties
The Operator shall:

• physically perform the duties of any public works employee, without limitation, those of a machine operator, or those of a plant or utility operator, or any other position;
• take initiative in identifying and addressing situations as they arise;
• be required prioritize duties and projects;
• be responsible for the management and charge out of inventory and labour;
• be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, legally compliant and productive work environment;
• retain a high level of mechanical aptitude and be responsible for completing and/or coordinating the completion of maintenance schedules;
• operate various types of machinery, train and mentor other trades, troubleshoot, assist in the maintenance and repairing of machinery and equipment, and perform other duties as assigned;
• follow the chain of command; and
• understand and follow the Towns Occupational Health & Management Safety System.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Diploma from a Technical School preferred
• Class 3 drivers license with air brake endorsement*
• Advanced First Aid**
• Trenching course**
• Fall Arrest**
• Temporary Workplace Signing and Traffic Control**
• Confined Space**
• Certified with WHMIS**
• NSE Certified Level 1 Water Distribution*
• NSE Certified Level 1 Wastewater Collection*
• Equipment experience preferred, including grader, loader, and backhoe
• Basic computer skills
• Advanced First Aid**
• Trenching course**
• Fall Arrest**
• Temporary Workplace Signing and Traffic Control**
• Confined Space**
• Certified with WHMIS**

* Indicates courses and/or certifications that must be obtained as a condition of employment - within 6 months of hiring. ** Indicates courses and/or certifications that must be obtained pursuant to a training program approved under section 14.06 of the Collective Agreement.
Salary Expectation

• As per the collective agreement. Operator pay will be activated upon obtaining requirements marked with a *.

Working Conditions

• May be exposed to dust, hazardous chemicals and high levels of noise
• Potential dangers involved with mechanical work and repair
• May be required to work in hazardous environments requiring protective equipment, i.e. without limitation trenches and confined areas
• Ability to attend and conduct presentations, i.e. without limitation conduct tool box meetings
• Required to work overtime, shift, and/or on call

Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $27.18 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person