Location
Oakville, ON | Canada
Job description
Job Details:
Permanent Full Time (CUPE 136)
Posting Status:
Open to current Town of Oakville employees and all external applicants
Closing Date:
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59 pm on March 8, 2024.
Job Responsibilities:
Responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and service of Roads and Works Operations equipment, and the performance of physical labour as required. The functions performed in this position are in accordance with regulatory compliance and established procedures and practices. Works under the direction of Roads and Works Operations Supervisor or a Lead Hand. Work is checked and reviewed during performance of same. Specific duties shall include:
- Operates in a safe and efficient manner trucks or comparable vehicles used by the Department, including all related equipment and auxiliary attachments such as plows, sanders, trailers etc.
- Performs winter maintenance operations such as road sanding & salting, snow plowing, snow removal, etc.
- Maintains and submits accurate daily records of work activities, vehicle use, etc.
- Loads or assists in loading or unloading vehicles and trailers.
- Will be required to operate other tools & equipment used by the Department.
- Maintains vehicles & equipment in a clean, tidy condition, performs trip inspections, reporting deficiencies, etc. in a prescribed manner.
- Accountable for all vehicles, tools and equipment assigned.
- Will be required to work a fixed or rotating shift during the winter season and possibly be required to work weekend and holiday shifts. Candidates may be required to work shifts such as 5am to 1:30pm, 1:30pm to 10pm, or 12 hour shifts from 5am/pm to 5pm/am.
- Must be prepared for assigned periods of standby / on-call duties for overnights and weekends.
- Applies safety precautions and procedures in the performance of duties in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the policies of the Town of Oakville.
- Executes his/her duties in a tactful and courteous manner, and maintains a neat appearance to convey a positive image to the public on behalf of the Town of Oakville.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including those of a lower job classification.
Qualifications:
- A minimum High School education or acceptable equivalent in education and experience.
- 2 years previous experience in driving and operation of various Works Operations related equipment
- 2 years previous experience in driving and operation of a one person truck plow unit
- Demonstrated effective communication, both oral and written, customer service and problem solving skills. Proficient time management skills and flexibility in adjusting between a variety of duties.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and a working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Highway Traffic Act is a requirement.
- Capable of understanding and following the requirements of the Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, including how to document and set-up traffic control plans.
- Must hold and provide a copy of a valid and unrestricted Ontario Driver’s License Class DZ minimum (standard and automatic transmission) with a driving record that demonstrates responsible and safe driving behaviour. Note: Applicants with 6 or more points are ineligible for consideration. The successful applicant, who is a new hire, will be required to provide the Corporation with a current drivers abstract (no older than 30 days) and pass a Town administered road test as a condition of employment.
DATED: February 27, 2024
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the int erview & selection process that their qualifications match those specified. The minimum threshold score for the testing , practical assessment and interview components of the recruitment process is 70%.
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