Webber - Equipment Operator - Backhoe Infrastructure Management

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Area Supervisor or Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for operating a backhoe to assist with snow removal and other winter maintenance tasks. The pay range for this position is $24-$26 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Operate backhoe equipment safely and efficiently for snow removal and other winter maintenance tasks.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning and report any issues.
• Clear snow and ice from roads, sidewalks, bus stops, and any drainage components in accordance with project specifications.
• Collaborate with team supervisor and other team members to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Assist with de-icing and salting operations as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Report progress and any obstacles encountered to the supervisor.
• As required, set up and remove traffic control.
• Transport crew and equipment to work sites.
• Be available for emergency response rotations as needed, including overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Effectively communicate (in English) with co-workers and supervisor, both orally and in writing.
• Perform basic mathematical functions.
• Consistently follow all policies and procedures.
• Understand instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work in an environment in which demands and priorities change rapidly.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools, traffic control devices, and mobile equipment such as tractors, graders, mowers, sweepers, augers, and other types of equipment used for surface and right of way maintenance and repair.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum of three (3) years related work experience in construction, road maintenance, commercial/industrial repair, maintenance, or landscaping (outdoor work) (Preferred). Experience operating a backhoe in winter maintenance (preferred).

• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Valid Backhoe Operator certification (Asset).
• Successful completion of training in traffic control methods, first aid, transportation of dangerous goods, WHMIS, and job-related aspects of Occupational Health.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Use manual and powered pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and electric powered tools and equipment.
• Routine exposure to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.
• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, fume or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, frequent exposure to insects, and infrequent exposure to reptiles/rodents.
• Noise level in the work environment usually moderate but on occasion can be more than moderate.
• Highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability.
• Ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.
• Must be able to communicate safety instructions to co-workers and think clearly and focus on safety while operating equipment.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to the job.

Webber Infrastructure Management Canada Limited, a Webber Group Company, is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.