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Job ID #30115: Operator, Roads – Periodic Posting Jobs in Hamilton, ON at City of Hamilton
Full job description
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. #BeTheReason
Job ID #30115:Operator, Roads
Union:CUPE Local 5167
Job Description ID #: 6036
Close date:Interested applicants please submit your application by 4:00 p.m. on June 19, 2024.
Duration:Periodic Posting
All vacancies for this position shall be filled from this competition between July 3, 2024 and January 3, 2025.
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.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reports to Supervisors within the Transportation Division – Roadway Maintenance Section.
Performs Driving and labouring duties as related to our Drainage, Aesthetics, Concrete and Asphalt Maintenance Program Areas such as but not limited to:
Road repair – pothole patching, base repair, patch, grade and roll
Shoulder maintenance
Litter/debris clean up
Fine cut mowing, weed control
Culvert maintenance
Sidewalk maintenance
Tree response – brush/tree clean up, chainsaw
Drainage Inspections
Alley maintenance
Ditching
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. i.e. dump truck, crew cab, etc.
Operates hand tools and power tools with competence for summer maintenance programs. Such tools would include, but 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.
Performs duties in various locations of the Roadway Maintenance Section. Duties vary dependant on location, rural, urban setting and weather. All locations present different site conditions and as such walking, bending, lifting, twisting, shovelling, kneeling & standing for prolonged periods may be required as part of this position. Duties include but not limited to filling potholes, shovelling, manual labour, traffic control (flagging), operation of various power tools, vehicles, grass cutting equipment, driving specialized equipment, concrete repairs, ground restoration duties, litter/bulk pick up, 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 ab…
Title: Job ID #30115: Operator, Roads – Periodic Posting
Company: City of Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, ON
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