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
The requirements of the position include:
- 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
| Percentage of Year Rate | 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.
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026.
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.