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With a population of approximately 53,000, North Bay is a beautiful, vibrant and diverse community nestled between Lake Nipissing and Trout Lake. Conveniently located just three and a half hours from major Ontario centres such as Toronto and Ottawa, North Bay is a progressive community well positioned for growth. Join our team and create your future with the City of North Bay. Discover the Gateway to the North, where easy living is embraced. Applications are invited for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator within the City of North Bay’s Water Wastewater Division. Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor, Water & Wastewater, operates Heavy Equipment to complete all water distribution and waste water collection repairs.
Job Responsibility:
Operates Heavy Equipment to complete all water distribution and waste water collection repairs
Performs the safe and efficient operation of wheeled or tracked excavators, mini excavators, loader/backhoe with bucket and hydraulic breaker when required to excavate, break frost/rock, hoist, load, compact, level and spread earth, gravel or other materials
Perform minor equipment maintenance and adjustments
Read and understand utility locates and relevant sections of the OH&S Act as well as the Safe Drinking Water Act
Direct personnel to ensure their compliance and safety during excavations
Requirements:
Must have Grade 12 Education or equivalent
Must have three (3) years’ experience in the operation of an excavator and other various heavy equipment required in the water distribution and collection field
Must be able to follow explicit directions
Must hold a valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s License with a “Z” endorsement
Must have a good work, driver and operator record
Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Level 1 Certificate
or ability to obtain Ministry of Environment (MOE) Operator-in-training (OIT) certificate within probationary period (at own expense) and is required to achieve and hold Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection level I certification within three years of a valid OIT certificate
Applicants will be subject to equipment operations assessment
Required to participate in On-Call Duty System and be available for emergency work after hours
What we offer:
Employee Assistance Program
Health and Dental Benefits
Life, Long-Term Disability, and AD&D Insurance
Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined pension plan