Public Works Operator 1

PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR 1 – PERMANENT FULL TIME

The Township of Augusta is looking for a permanent full-time Public Works Operator 1.

Reporting to the Manager of Public Works, the Public Works Operator 1 is responsible for completing various tasks for the Township of Augusta; most tasks are either labour or truck driving. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES 

• Valid DZ driver’s licence in good standing
• Minimum grade 12 education (OSSD)
• Operation of tandem dump truck equipped with plow, wing, sander equipment, and other related equipment with winter driving/operating experience on municipal roads
• Two years of motor grader operator experience, in a Municipal environment

• Proven ability and experience to operate a backhoe, front-end loader, tractor with attachments such as a mower and front mounted rotary broom, pick up truck
• Mechanical aptitude to perform minor service, maintenance and repair of assigned equipment is considered an asset
• Strong working knowledge of Municipal Road maintenance

 WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT 

• 40 Hours per week
• The successful candidate MUST be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call
• Overtime hours may be required

A complete job description is available on the Township’s website www.augusta.ca.  

 Interested applicants are invited to send a detailed resume and cover letter by no later than 4:00 p.m. May 24, 2022 to:

 Township of Augusta
3560 County Road 26
Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
Attention: Brad Thake, Public Works Manager
Email: atrickey@augusta.ca  Fax: 613 925-3499

Pay band - $24.29 to $26.07 and a comprehensive benefit package is also provided as per OPSEU Collective Agreement.

The Township of Augusta is an equal opportunity employer.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  Accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.  Applicant information is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will be used only for candidate selection.  Successful applicant shall provide a criminal check and a driver’s abstract.

For assistance with job search and application preparation, unemployed individuals are invited to register with CSE Consulting. For more information about the benefits of registering with CSE, please contact us in Kemptville at 613-258-6576 or in Prescott at 613-925-0222.