Sidewalk Plow Operator

Job summary

The operator is responsible for managing and maintaining transportation networks, including snow and ice control on sidewalks and roadways. They must operate sidewalk plow equipment to ensure safe conditions for the public.

Job details

Requisition ID: 23632 Department: Public Works Dept. Service: Roads & Parking Services Employment Type: Multiple Casual Positions Affiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/Shift Sal & Wage Salary Information: $21.000 per hour (2024 rates of pay)Location: Various Locations Job Category: Labourer Jobs Application Close: 30/04/2027JOB SUMMARY The Road Services units are responsible for the management and maintenance of the urban and rural transportation network, including paved and gravel roadways, sidewalks, pathways, bridges, drainage ditches, snow and ice control, snow removal, asphalt and concrete repairs and roadside grass cutting. You are responsible for operating Sidewalk Plow equipment.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Completion of Grade 10. A minimum of seven (7) months Operator experience required. CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES Valid Ontario unrestricted DZ class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated is an assetValid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulatedKNOWLEDGE Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation. General knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety. Air brake endorsement. Defensive driving course. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation. Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca. .

What you’ll do

The operator is responsible for managing and maintaining transportation networks, including snow and ice control on sidewalks and roadways. They must operate sidewalk plow equipment to ensure safe conditions for the public.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed Grade 10 and possess at least seven months of operator experience. A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license is required, with a DZ license considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Control · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• email · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sidewalk plow operation
• Snow removal
• Ice control
• Road maintenance
• Occupational health and safety
• Defensive driving
• Equipment operation
• Asphalt repair
• Concrete repair
• Employment Equity
• Plowing
• Snow Removal
• Valid Driver's License
• Management
• Communication
• Defensive Driving
• Occupational Safety And Health
• English Language
• Mowing
• Public Works

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