Position Title:                          Full time position 

Department:                                        Public Works

Reports to:                                           Public Work’s Superintendent

Position Status:                                  Full Time Permanent

Location:                                             9 Hudson Bay Road, Cobalt ON P0J 1C0

Eligible for Group Benefits

& OMERS Pension Plan:                     Yes (Group Benefits after 3-Months)

Normal Work Week:                            40 Hours (Monday to Thursday 6:30am - 4:00pm, Friday 7:00am -11:00am)

Salary:                                     $27.24 - $30.43 (As per the 2024-2028 Collective Agreement)

Unionized:                                           Yes (CUPE Local 127)

On Call Required:                                Yes

Position Overview

The Equipment Operator will join the Public Works Department and report directly to the Public Works Superintendent. The Equipment Operator will be part of a team responsible for the operation of heavy equipment including winter maintenance & snow removal, the maintenance of roadways, sidewalks buildings & properties, collecting debris & garbage, assisting with the operations of water & wastewater and general labour duties.

The employee may be required on an ongoing basis to attend applicable training, workshops, seminars and courses at the discretion of the Employer in order to facilitate job knowledge and performance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

·         Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent required

·         Valid Province of Ontario Class DZ license

·         Mechanical aptitude

·         Good public relations skills

·         Ability to work with minimal supervision

·         Ontario Water Wastewater Certificates (or willingness

to acquire)

·         Good oral and written communication skills including

Health and Safety Regulations

·         Basic computer operating skills (Microsoft Office)

·         Related experience

REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEMENT:

·         Reference Check

·         Criminal Reference Check Submission

·         Clean Driver’s Abstract

·         Pre-Employment Health Examination

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to the Interim Clerk-Treasurer. Please identify the posting (Public Works Operator) in the subject line.

Jaime Allen, Interim Clerk-Treasurer

The Town of Cobalt

18 Silver Street, P.O. Box 70