Full-Time Public Works Employee

Full-Time Public Works Employee

As directed, operates the following machinery, tools and equipment to maintain and repair roads, sidewalks and associated facilities through the Municipality:

• Grader- plowing snow, grading roads, and excavating ditches
• Dump trucks- plowing snow, hauling and spreading materials
• Front end loader- loading trucks with granular, brush or debris, plowing snow etc
• Backhoe- excavating ditches
• Tractors- cutting roadside right of way
• Street sweeper
• Sidewalk maintenance vehicle, plowing snow, sweeping, loading trucks, cutting grass
• Snowplows, mowers, chainsaws, maintaining roads and ditches
• Install and maintain regulatory, warning information signs as per Uniform Traffic Manual
• In emergency situations, installs signs and re-direct traffic on a temporary basis
• As directed carries out a variety of duties in connection with operation of the municipal cemetery including digging and filling graves, lowering casket and landscaping areas
• As directed:
  • performs a variety of mechanical maintenance on equipment including oil changes, tire repairs, painting, wiring and welding
  • repairs and welds to major breakages in municipal equipment
  • recommends major overhauls to Manager
  • fabricates equipment used in department, on occasion designs such equipment
• As directed, carries out routine maintenance and construction of municipal buildings, including painting, electrical and plumbing work, roofing and carpentry
• As directed, provides equipment and supplies to contractors used in the construction of roads and other facilities (limited construction by department)
• Arranges for disposal of dead animals in the road allowance

• Must possess a DZ Licence.
• 3 to 4 years of exposure to relevant equipment operations, such as trade knowledge on heavy equipment, mechanical and civil engineering.
• Grade 12 Diploma
• Heavy lifting

This position is a 40-hour work week

Rate of pay for 2026

• Probation/Year 1: 80% $28.98
• Year 2: 85% $30.79
• Year 3: 90% $32.60
• Year 4: 95% $34.41
• Year 5: 100% $36.22

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and abilities.

All applications are appreciated; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation under the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) will be provided upon request.