Public Works Operator

Career Opportunity – Internal/External Posting Public Works Operator Community Services Closing Date: Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on September 7, 2026. Position Summary: Reporting to the Public Works Supervisors, the Operator is required to work in an outside work environment, exposed to all weather conditions. Physical work is required of the position including heavy, repetitive lifting, shoveling and digging, throwing, sweeping and walking. The work environment involves some risk and discomfort including noxious weeds, debris, and dust. On-call availability and overtime hours are required to perform essential services (i.e., winter control operations, emergency callouts). Key Responsibilities: General Duties: * Daily use of hand tools, power tools, and operation of municipal vehicles and equipment. * Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. * Maintain logbooks and daily recording of maintenance duties and tasks assigned. * Respond to interdepartmental, resident and contractor concerns. * Loading, operating, and floating of heavy equipment. * Perform general labourer work including digging, lifting, carrying, painting, carpentry, and building maintenance. * Regular maintenance and cleaning of municipal equipment and vehicles. * Winter control, plowing and salting of municipal roads, sidewalks, and alleys. * Complete a variety of daily assigned manual tasks related to the Public Works division. * Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, as well as the Municipality of Leamington’s Health and Safety Program. * Comply with applicable provincial and municipal legislation including the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and the Municipality’s Records and Information Management Program. * Other duties as assigned. Parks Duties: * Cutting, trimming, and chipping of trees on municipal property. * Topsoil repair and grass restoration. * Grass and weed cutting and trimming from municipal parks, boulevards, and trail systems. * Maintenance of municipal properties, landscaping, sports fields, parks, and trails including horticultural assistance. * Concrete work including excavation, preparation, forming, pouring, and finishing. * Cemetery interment and maintenance. * Special events setup, takedown and clean up. * Roadside and park leaf collection. * Garbage, litter, and debris pickup. Roads Duties: * Road repairs including hot asphalt, road resurfacing and cold patching. * Road shoulder, alley, and parking lot maintenance and repair. * Sidewalk inspection, repairs, restoration, and construction. * Concrete work including excavation, preparation, forming, pouring, and finishing. * Maintenance and repair of manholes and catch basins. * Installation and maintenance of municipal signage. * Line painting on municipal roads and parking lots. * Street sweeping. * Roadside mowing. Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills: * Must be a graduate with a recognized Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or GED or its equivalent together with education, training, and experience. * Must possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class ‘DZ’ Driver’s Licence. * Experience with heavy equipment is an asset. * Ability to walk, stand, crouch, lift, bend, kneel, climb, and sit for extended periods. * Manual dexterity to operate various types of equipment, including hand and power tools. * Must obtain a satisfactory police clearance and driver’s abstract upon hire. * Must demonstrate education, experience and/or roadside testing in seven of the following operator positions: Dump truck operator Loader operator (2 cubic yards) Backhoe operator Asphalt spreader Refuse packer operator Grader operator Winter control operator (snowplow/salter) Utility tractor operator with implements Street sweeper/vacuum truck operator Line painter operator Weed sprayer applicator Leaf vacuum operator Chainsaw operator Woodchipper operator Riding mower Stump grinder operator Hours of Work and Working Conditions: 40 hours per week. On-call availability and overtime are required. Employee Group: Union – Teamsters Local 879 Reason for Vacancy: Existing Position.

The Public Works Operator is responsible for performing general labor, maintaining municipal infrastructure, and operating heavy equipment for road and park maintenance. The role also includes winter control operations and responding to resident or contractor concerns.

Candidates must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and a valid Class DZ driver's license. Experience with heavy equipment and proficiency in at least seven specific operator tasks are required.

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• Heavy equipment operation
• Road maintenance
• Winter control
• Concrete work
• Landscaping
• Power tools operation
• Hand tools operation
• Vehicle maintenance
• Cemetery maintenance
• Signage installation
• Line painting
• Street sweeping
• Tree trimming
• Manual labor
• Record keeping
• Occupational health and safety
• Hand Tools
• Chainsaws
• Riding Mowers
• Backhoes
• Excavation
• Power Tool Operation
• Plowing
• Herbicide Spraying
• Construction
• Carpentry
• Heavy Equipment
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Grinding Machine
• Information Management
• Fine Motor Skills
• Mowing
• Operations
• Painting
• Public Works
• Snow Plowing

• Trades
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Transportation
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Public Works Officer
• Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator
• Earthmoving and Related Plant Operators
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week