Operator, Roads; Periodic

Overview

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #Be The Reason

• Job :
  Operator, Roads (Periodic Posting)
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description  #: 6036
• Close date:
  Interested applicants please submit your application online at  by 4:00 p.m. on February 18, 2026.
• Vacancy type:
  This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise during the period noted above
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Periodic Posting:
Please note that this posting will be used to fill all upcoming vacancies between March 4, 2026 and September 4, 2026.

Reports to District supervisor of roadway maintenance within the Transportation Division – Roadway Maintenance Section. Operators within Roadway Maintenance perform duties across various seasonal programs, including but are not limited to:

• Road surface repair with hot and cold asphalt materials
• Road shoulder maintenance
• General ground litter/right of way debris removal
• Roadside mowing & mechanical weed trimming
• Ditching & Culvert maintenance
• Sidewalk maintenance
• Vegetation management
• General aesthetic maintenance

Operates and performs basic inspections and maintenance on various pieces of equipment such as but not limited to: crew cabs, mechanical equipment and associated implements, backhoes, tractors, loaders, dump trucks, sweepers, asphalt rollers, flushers, and crew cabs with crane and/or electric tailgate attachments.

Must conduct pre/post trip inspections on all equipment that the Operator is assigned and qualified to operate, e.g. dump truck, crew cab, etc.

Operates hand tools and power tools with competence for summer maintenance programs. Such tools include, but are not limited to: shovels, picks, various grass cutting equipment, compressor, jackhammer, pumps, hot box components, concrete/chain/chop saws, grinder, small power tools, compactor, drills, leaf blowers, trash pumps, compaction equipment, and a variety of hand tools.

Duties in various locations of the Roadway Maintenance Section vary by site conditions (rural or urban). Duties include walking, bending, lifting, twisting, shovelling, kneeling and standing for prolonged periods, as part of this position. Duties include filling potholes, manual labour, traffic control (flagging), operation of various power tools and equipment, driving specialized equipment, concrete repairs, ground restoration duties, litter/bulk pick up, and working around water.

Performs basic inspections and minor preventative maintenance on tools and equipment. Works as part of a team and/or independently. Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Completes documentation such as daily activity logs, inspection sheets (pre-trip) and various reports, as required. Interacts with the general public, external agencies, supervisors and co-workers in a courteous and respectful manner that upholds the City of Hamilton’s corporate values.

Works with competent knowledge in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the position.