Public Works Grader Operator (Temporary)

GENERAL DUTIES

• Winter Control Operations (snow plowing, removal and sanding)
• General roads and drainage maintenance duties as per industry standards
• Operate, maintain and conduct minor repairs of departmental vehicles and equipment, with a focus on the grader
• Tag equipment as per established policy
• Assist other departments in general labour work, including, but not limited to:
  • Cemetery work (burials, cemetery maintenance, etc.)
  • Community services (assist in municipal property maintenance, etc.)
  • Environmental services (cover and level landfill sites / landfill access maintenance, etc.)
  • Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection repairs and maintenance
  • Municipal Drain maintenance
• Garage work / clean up
• Occasional minor welding, minor electrical and mechanical duties, minor carpentry
• Record daily work in log book, HOS
• After hours / weekend work as required
• Ensure safety of self and of others at all times
• Any other duties as assigned within the general scope of the position

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Have and maintain a valid Class DZ driver’s license
• Must be of a physical condition that allows him/her to perform as a full working member of the construction/maintenance crew
• Have sufficient and appropriate experience operating various types of construction equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, tandem trucks, graders, etc.
• Proof of Grader Operator Training or proven competencies
• Have experience operating snowplows and sanding equipment
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.), first aid and WHMIS
• Basic electrical, mechanical and chemical knowledge and ability
• Ability to operate power tools / air tools, etc.
• Ability to operate and maintain vehicles and equipment
• Ability to work well alone or as part of a team
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous and efficient manner
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to work long hours during emergency conditions
• Ability to work outdoors and withstand extremes in weather
• Availability to work after hours and on weekends
• Availability to participate in an on-call rotation

Applications for this position will be accepted, in confidence, until March 20, 2026, at 4:00 pm.

Applications should be addressed to:

Sonal Brahmbhatt CHRP, HR/Payroll Coordinator
101-225 Holditch Street, Sturgeon Falls, ON   P2B 1T1
E-mail:  hr@westnipissing.ca