Equipment Operator

The Village of Merrickville-Wolford requires an Full-time Equipment Operator. The successful candidate will report to the Manager of Operations/Fire Chief and will be part of the Public Works team. The candidate will be expected to possess good communication and public relations skills.

The successful candidate will also:

•        Hold an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) at a minimum.
•        Have a minimum DZ license with clean driving record and/or abstract and the ability to perform physical tasks. They               should also have a proven record of safe operation, security and management of equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
•        Be able to operate a grader, backhoe, loader, tandem axle truck, single axle truck and/or other equipment, safely and in         accordance with all the policies, procedures, by-laws, Ministry guidelines, regulations, and legislation.
•        Perform general maintenance and manual labour functions including but not limited to culvert cleaning, litter pick-up,             grass cutting, weed trimming, sanding, plowing, cold mix patching, traffic control and sign installation.

The successful candidate will also be required to have a current OPP security check and a valid Driver's license. Pay range is $26.27 – $31.96 per hour.

Applications should be clearly marked “Equipment Operator” and be addressed in confidence to:

Brad Cole Manager, Operations/Fire Chief

Village of Merrickville-Wolford

P.O. Box 340, 317 Brock St W

Merrickville, ON K0G IN0

E-mail: publicworks@merrickville-wolford.ca

Deadline for applications: Friday March 15, 2024 @ 4:30 p.m.

We thank all those who apply but only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected in confidence under the Freedom of Information Act. The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in all employment activities, in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please let us know if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process.

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