The Corporation of the Town of Kirkland Lake is seeking a

Heavy Equipment Operator

Full-Time / Unionized

Position Overview:

Under the supervision of the Roads Supervisor, the Heavy Equipment Operator will be qualified to operate all Public Works equipment including but not limited to graders, backhoe equipment, loaders, trucks, sweepers; for the purpose of grading roads, shoulder maintenance, digging ditches, snow ploughing, snow removal, sand/salting operations, transportation of construction/maintenance materials and equipment and for the purpose of repair and construction of sewer or water utilities.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week but must be prepared to work outside of regular working hours as necessary.

Compensation: $30.63 per hour as per Collective Agreement.

Minimum Qualifications:

·         Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent is required.      

·         Must have a class "DZ" operator’s licence in good standing.

·         Qualified to operate all Public Works equipment including but not limited to graders, backhoe equipment, loaders, trucks, vactor, sweepers.

·         Must be capable of completing forms and prepare simple written reports.

·         Possess an aptitude for operating and maintaining mechanical equipment.

·         Experience operating Heavy Equipment relevant to the Public Works operations or a combination of experience and formal training.

·         Knowledge of equipment safety.

·         Professional/mature demeanour under stressful situations.

·         Confident, consistent decisive personality.

·         Must provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Check.

How to Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to visit the Town’s website at kirklandlake.ca >> Town Hall >> Career Opportunities to submit their résumé and covering letter in confidence byMay 21, 2024 at 2:00 pm.           

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

The Town of Kirkland Lake is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available upon request.

Any personal information submitted to the Town will be collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Employment Standards Act and will be used for recruitment purposes.