Equipment Operator b - St. Clair

Section: Roads Operations
Division: Linear Infrastructure Services
Department: Growth and Infrastructure
Initial Reporting Location: St. Clair

Job Status: Permanent position
Number of Vacancies: 1
Affiliation: Outside Unit
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: Yes, shift work may be required
Rate of Pay: $28.61 per hour
Training Opportunity Rate of Pay: $27.18 per hour. The successful candidate to a training opportunity will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

The start date will follow the selection process.

This job is being posted as a Training Opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a training/development opportunity.

Characteristic Duties: Under the supervision of a Foreperson.

1. Operate various units of CGS equipment.
2. Operate equipment such as Tandem Truck, Sweeper, Flusher, Municipal Tractor and attachments, Loader, etc.
3. Load and unload truck by hand or mechanical devices.
4. Transport personnel, materials, supplies, equipment and refuse.
5. Oversee small work crew in the performance of routine duties.
6. Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
7. Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• No sectional experience necessary.
• Proven ability to operate equipment such as Tandem Truck, Sweeper, Flusher, Municipal Tractor and attachments, Loader, etc.
• Shift work is required.
• Proven ability to operate various units of CGS equipment.
• Prepare work reports when required.
• Must be able to read and follow manufacturers Routine Maintenance Instructions.
• Must be able to read and understand equipment manuals.
• Must have some mechanical knowledge to avoid damage to the equipment.
• Must be able to operate and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Must be able to operate all equipment attachments.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid Class “DZ” driver's licence and have an acceptable driving record.