Equipment Operator Iv - Roads - Temporary Full-time

: The City of Thunder Bay provides exceptional quality of life to those who live, work, and play in Thunder Bay - a culturally vibrant, economically diverse community with a metro population of over 120,000. Located on the north shore of Lake Superior, under the protective watch of the Sleeping Giant, Thunder Bay is rich in people and resources, and connects Northwestern Ontario to the world. We value our high quality of life and promote a clean, green, beautiful, and healthy community that provides economic opportunity, respects diversity, and provides affordable and safe neighbourhoods that are accessible to all.

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Watch this video to learn more about our City at: Job Description : ***:Under the general supervision of the Supervisor Maintenance Operations Roads and direction of the Leadhand, operates construction and maintenance equipment in a safe and proficient manner.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Operates construction and maintenance equipment within the classification.
• Operates other equipment when required.
• Inspects equipment daily and carries out minor servicing of equipment being operated.
• Reports all equipment defects.
• Fills out time cards and marks in proper account distribution.
• Reports materials used to the Supervisor, Leadhand, or stores personnel.
• Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS : GENERAL :

• Must be proficient in the operation of equipment in this classification;
• Must be capable of performing manual labouring duties;
• Must be reliable and able to perform routine work with mínimal supervision;
• Must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English;
• Must be tactful and courteous with the public;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “D” Ontario Drivers Licence, or equivalent with a ‘Z’ endorsement
• Must meet the definition of a competent driver as defined by the Corporation

SPECIFIC :

• Within one year of accepting the position, must attain Corporate Driver’s Certification and proficiency in the operation of two or more of the following: sidewalk maintenance equipment complete with all attachments; dump trucks; truck plows with wings; truck-mounted sanding/salting/pre-wetting units with on-board information systems; steamers; and jet rodders.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

• Must remain a competent driver as defined by the Corporation
• May be required to provide a successful driver’s abstract (uncertified)
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely
• Must be willing to work irregular hours and in adverse weather conditions
• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)

General Information : ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE : It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

ACCOMMODATION : Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY :Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866