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Responsible for operating all equipment and machinery and performing construction and maintenance duties on public roads, lanes, water and sewer distribution system, parks,etc. This position denotes an operator capable of handling all aspects of the operation and maintenance of equipment while working without supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Repair, cleaning and maintenance of roads, lanes, sidewalks and utilities.
2. Replacement, maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains.
3. Installation of new water and sewer lines.
4. Performance of daily checks on utilities.
5. Capital works or construction projects with supervision.
6. Operation/maintenance of public works machinery/equipment/vehicles & buildings
7. Snow removal, sanding and street cleaning.
8. Grave openings, closings and cemetery maintenance.
9. Maintain efficient and proper use of transfer station facilities.
10.Must ensure all safety procedures are followed at all times.
11. Promote good public relations.
12. Be knowledgeable and skilled in the operation, function and limitations of all equipment, machinery and vehicles.
13. Complete all duties as assigned by the Public Works Foreman.
14. Join the CUPE Union Local 5341.
Responsibilities and duties in this job description include but are not limited to the maintenance and/or operation of the following lands and facilities:
- Public Works Shop and Yard
- Open green spaces
- Water Treatment Plant and yard
- Wells
- Lagoon
- Cemetery
- Transfer Station
- Boulevards
- Water and sewer distribution System
- Storm Sewers
- Streets, Roads and Lanes
- Lighting and signing
Machinery and Equipment:
Grader, Street Sweeper, Excavator, Tractors, Mowers and Tiller, Sewer Camera, Roto Rooter, Hotsee, Compressor, Snow Blower, etc.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Operate various equipment and machinery
- Clean and maintain sidewalks, streets, roads and public grounds
- Assist in routine maintenance and repair of equipment
Work Setting
- Municipal government
Weight Handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)