The Town of Hanover is recruiting a reliable, self-motivated equipment operator to join the Public Works team in the position of Landfill Site & Public Works Operator. This role is ideal for someone who works well independently, takes pride in maintaining safe and efficient operations, thrives working outdoors, and enjoys providing a valuable service to members of the community.

Reporting to the Public Works Foreman, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operating a compactor and loader as well as other equipment as required to organize and cover waste, maintain the Hanover/Walkerton Landfill site overall, and maintain access roads and disposal areas
• Providing backup services to operate the landfill scale and process payments
• Operating equipment such as snow plow, truck, backhoe, loader and sidewalk machine for maintenance of town infrastructure
• Assisting other departments with maintenance and repair of infrastructure
• Completing circle checks on vehicles and equipment, adding fluids/oil, lubricating equipment and performing minor maintenance and repairs
• Completing logs of operation at landfill site as per municipal and/or landfill procedures and Ministry requirements.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the landfill site, including advising customers of proper sorting of materials and ensuring no scavenging of materials.
• Responding to and resolving complaints and inquiries from the public, or escalating issues as required.
• Ensuring departmental functions are completed with the utmost regard for health and safety
• Participating in a rotating on-call schedule, including carrying a cell phone for 24hr response and performing daily checks

A full position description is available at www.hanover.ca/careers

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Valid Ontario ‘DZ’ license in good standing is required
• Experience operating equipment is required
• Previous landfill operations experience is an asset
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certification an asset
• Strong mechanical, communication, customer service and teamwork skills
• Thorough working knowledge of equipment operations and maintenance procedures, Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS, relevant legislation/guidelines/policies and procedures, labour relations, and the local community
• Must be capable of and comfortable with working independently in outdoor conditions
• Must be physically capable of carrying out bona fide occupational responsibilities of the role in varying working conditions
• Must be willing and able to work weekdays and weekends dependent upon hours of operation (currently Tuesday to Saturday)
• Must be willing and able to participate in a rotating on-call schedule, including carrying a cell phone for 24hr response and performing daily checks.

Remuneration, pension, and benefits package as per the current CUPE Local 255.09 Collective Agreement.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by 4:00pm on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The Town of Hanover is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. Applicants must self-identify and make their accessibility needs known in advance. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected solely for the purpose of job selection under the provisions of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.12-$26.56 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every Weekend
• On call

Application question(s):

• Are you willing and able to participate in an on-call rotation?
• What types of related equipment are you comfortable and familiar with operating? (Eg. loaders, backhoes, snow plows, etc).
• Are you willing and able to work Tuesday to Saturday every week?

Experience:

• equipment operation: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Ontario DZ driver's license in good standing (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-06-20