Description
Permanent Full-Time Position
Pay Range: $28.18 - $34.67 (2025)
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 30th, 2025
The Township of Armour is a single tier municipality, located 2 ½ hours north of Toronto, ON in the District of Parry Sound. This small rural municipality offers a beautiful and diverse area for recreational, leisure, agriculture and tourism opportunities. Under the direction of the Road Supervisor, operates various types of municipal equipment in the performance of Roads Department maintenance duties and performs other duties of a general maintenance nature, as directed.
Competencies
• Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Previous experience in operating heavy trucks, loader/backhoe, bulldozer, etc. Requires over 6 months, but less that one (1) year on the job to learn it.
• Valid Driver’s DZ license (maintaining a clear driver’s abstract & CVOR). AZ license is an asset.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a chain saw license, traffic control in construction zones certification, surface miner modular license, propane handler’s course, WHMIS, First Aid, and be prepared to upgrade any of these and/or obtain any other, as required.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Road Supervisor, operates various types of municipal equipment in the performance of Roads Department maintenance duties and performs other duties of a general maintenance natures, as directed.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of municipal equipment vehicles: heavy trucks, loader/backhoe, for purposes of sanding/salting and plowing roadways, hauling fill, building/repairing ditches, installing culverts, etc.
2. Performing daily circle checks of equipment and reporting any deficiencies to the Roads Supervisor.
3. Maintaining vehicles/equipment in safe working condition by performing regular maintenance and repairs, as requested by the Roads Supervisor.
4. Using chainsaws and other tools when brushing roadsides, cutting fallen trees etc.
5. Completes daily time sheets and maintains a log book of daily activities.
6. Performs routine housekeeping/maintenance duties at the public works building and yard, as direct by the Roads Supervisor.
7. Required to be available on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week from December 1 – March 31 and as required for emergency situations.
8. Follows prescribed health & safety procedures including wearing personal protective equipment, and attending training as required.
9. Keeps track of daily time sheets, equipment log sheets, traffic control log sheets and job time sheets and any other operational log / duty sheets as requested by the Roads Supervisor.
10. Performs other duties as assigned by the Roads Supervisor.
11. Operates Roads Department equipment, as assigned.
12. Adheres to all municipal safety policies and procedures and provincial standards and regulations
in the performance of assigned duties.
13. Refers public inquiries/complaints to the Road Supervisor.
The complete job description for the Equipment Operator position is available from the Township of Armour municipal office and on the Township website at http://www.armourtownship.ca
Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and current resume by Thursday, January 30th, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. to John Theriault, Clerk-Treasurer/Administrator
Email at: clerk@armourtownship.ca Fax: 705-382-2068
In person: 56 Ontario Street Burk’s Falls, ON P0A 1C0
Clearly indicate “Equipment Operator Position” in subject line or on sealed envelope.
The Township of Armour is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations will be provided upon request in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will only be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for this competition. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted