Municipal Operator 2, Public Works

Municipal Operator 2, Public Works

Job Category: Full time
Requisition Number: MUNIC001027
Gravenhurst, ON P1P1R1, CAN
Rate: $30.26 CAD to $31.96 CAD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

***All applications must be sent through the UltiPro portal HERE in order to be considered for the position***

Job Details
Description
The Municipal Operator 2 – Public Works position is responsible for performing road/roadside maintenance and construction as well as adjacent infrastructure repairs. Other responsibilities include: winter sand/salt, snowplow and snow removal functions, operating various equipment including but not limited to: single and tandem axel plow trucks with pumps, sander, tanker bodies, dump bodies, snow plough and wing attachments, front-end loaders, sidewalk plows, limb chipper, chainsaws, weed trimmers and quick-cut saws.

Duties & Responsibilities:
-Snow plowing and sanding/salting and snow removal operations. Perform winter maintenance of roads by plowing snow and ice, performing winter sanding/salting operations and performing snow removal operations when required, in order to ensure safe travel on roads and accessibility for emergency vehicles.
-Roadside brushing and tree limbing removal. Perform tree removal and tree limbing, roadside brushing and roadside vegetation removal to ensure safe traffic and pedestrian conditions.
-Hard and loose road surface patching, maintenance and repairs. Perform roads maintenance and construction and repairs, including but not limited to: repairing pot holes, hard top and loose top surface patching and performing repairs and surface maintenance as required.
-Shoulder and roadside maintenance, sign replacement and debris removal. Perform shoulder and roadside maintenance and repairs, sign repairs and replacement and debris removal as required.
-Culvert cleaning/repair/replacement and beaver dam removal. Cleaning, repairing, replacing and thawing-out road and entrance culverts and removing blockages, debris and beaver dams as required to ensure the level and flow of surface and storm water.
-Cleaning, greasing and minor mechanical repairs/maintenance of the vehicles and equipment assigned.
-Maintaining equipment by performing proper greasing, cleaning and minor repairs and service, to ensure the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the vehicle and equipment operations, while maximizing their life cycle.
-Advising the Fleet Foreman of any problems or defects in a timely and appropriate manner.
-Ensuring compliance with Corporate/Department Health and Safety policies and procedures.
-Other duties as assigned.

Education, Skills & Experience:
1. Must possess a valid DZ license with a clean drivers abstract satisfactory to the Corporation.
2. Successful completion of a Secondary School Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
3. Two (2) or more years experience in winter sand/salt and snowplow operations and the ability to perform these operations on a 24-hour call-out basis.
4. Two (2) or more years experience in road maintenance operations and the ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and to work shift work and overtime as required.
5. Ability to perform manual labour duties and to perform the physical job requirements.
6. Experience in the proficient operation of the following equipment (including but not limited to): single and tandem axel plow trucks with pumps, sander, tanker bodies, dump bodies, snow plough and wing attachments, front-end loaders, sidewalk plows, limb chipper, chain saws, weed trimmers and quick-cut saws.
7. Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
8. Current WHMIS, First Aid, CPR and MTO Traffic Control (Book 7) Certificates.
9. Working knowledge of GPS, GIS, and electronic work order systems would be an asset.
10. Ability to work co-operatively in a work crew, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
11. Oral and written communication skills and ability to maintain accurate work records.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Normal hours of work are 40 hours per week, Monday to Sunday; after hours as required. Physical demand requires considerable driving, sitting, standing, lifting, twisting and walking in various environmental conditions depending upon the task being performed. Work is conducted in an outside environment with exposure to variable weather conditions, sometimes within extreme weather conditions. Work is completed with the requirement to adjust to changing demands during the course of a working day; occasions whereby an extremely short amount of time is available to complete a project or task and make independent decisions (daily); while maintaining a pleasant, professional and positive demeanour.

Contacts
Incumbent communicates regularly with municipal staff, elected officials and staff of other municipalities and the general public.

Join Our Team!
We are proud to offer our valued staff:
-Competitive salaries! Our jobs are evaluated and set on a pay scale and we work to maintain competitive salaries in the market.
-Employer paid group health and dental benefits for permanent full time employees - plus a Health Care Spending Account.
-OMERS pension plan
-Continuous learning, training and development opportunities
-Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for eligible employees and their immediate families
-The pleasure of working with great people in a supportive and fun environment

This is an existing vacancy.

The deadline to submit applications for this vacancy is April 29, 2026 @ 4:00PM.

Qualifications:
Skills - Required
-Mathematical: Novice
-Written Communication: Novice
-Oral Communication: Novice
-Customer Service: Intermediate

Behaviours - Required
-Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Preferred
-Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
-Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
-Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
-Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations - Preferred
-Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
-Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
-Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
-Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
-Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
-Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education - Required
-High School Diploma or better.

Experience - Required
2 years:
-Road maintenance operations and the ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and to work shift work and overtime as required.
-Winter sand/salt and snowplow operations and the ability to perform these operations on a 24-hour call-out basis

Licences & Certifications - Required
-Valid DZ Driver's License

***All applications must be sent through the UltiPro portal HERE in order to be considered for the position***