Winter Control Seasonal Operator

at  CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH

The Winter Control Seasonal Operator works under the daily supervision of a Roads Supervisor and Manager, Transportation Services, performing winter control activities and general roadway maintenance throughout the Township for approximately a four (4-6) months period (/Novemer/December to April, inclusive). Standby is a requirement of this position.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform duties related to winter road maintenance including the safe and effective operation of winter control truck(s) with computerized material applicator, plow and wing and/or other relevant winter control equipment;
• Manual lifting, digging and shovelling of snow and ice;
• Manual application of salt and sand;
• Perform shop duties including general equipment maintenance and housekeeping;
• Comply with all applicable regulations and requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, all Federal, Provincial and Township regulations, policies and procedures;
• Complete daily log including reporting/recording of materials used and work completed;
• Reporting of mechanical difficulties and hazardous conditions;
• Perform other duties related to the maintenance of the public road allowance as assigned.
• Winter Control experience as described above considered an asset;
• Must possess a current Class D-Z licence with a good driving record (drivers abstract required).
• Minimum 1 year experience operating D-Z vehicles and other relevant heavy equipment on public roadways (preferably for winter control purposes).
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of tools and equipment relevant to winter control and roadway maintenance activities
• Must be a reliable self-starter, able to make decisions and function with minimum supervision
• Must possess good communication skills and have the ability to deal with the public in a respectful manner
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, digging, shovelling and climbing ladders.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Highway Traffic Act.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Wellington North is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities will be provided, upon request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Personal information in relation to the recruitment and hiring process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

• Perform duties related to winter road maintenance including the safe and effective operation of winter control truck(s) with computerized material applicator, plow and wing and/or other relevant winter control equipment;
• Manual lifting, digging and shovelling of snow and ice;
• Manual application of salt and sand;
• Perform shop duties including general equipment maintenance and housekeeping;
• Comply with all applicable regulations and requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, all Federal, Provincial and Township regulations, policies and procedures;
• Complete daily log including reporting/recording of materials used and work completed;
• Reporting of mechanical difficulties and hazardous conditions;
• Perform other duties related to the maintenance of the public road allowance as assigned.
• Winter Control experience as described above considered an asset;
• Must possess a current Class D-Z licence with a good driving record (drivers abstract required).
• Minimum 1 year experience operating D-Z vehicles and other relevant heavy equipment on public roadways (preferably for winter control purposes).
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of tools and equipment relevant to winter control and roadway maintenance activities
• Must be a reliable self-starter, able to make decisions and function with minimum supervision
• Must possess good communication skills and have the ability to deal with the public in a respectful manner
• Ability to perform physical activities including lifting, digging, shovelling and climbing ladders.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Highway Traffic Act