The Township of Georgian Bluffs is a community of approximately 11,000 residents, offering an exceptional quality of life along Georgian Bay. We are a supportive, collaborative organization committed to delivering reliable municipal services to our community. We are seeking an Operator 1 to perform year-round roadside maintenance, construction and infrastructure repairs. This role also includes snow plowing during the winter season. This position is designated as an Essential Service.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform year‑round roadside maintenance, including snow and ice control, pothole repairs, culvert work, patching, and general cleanup.
- Conduct winter operations such as plowing, sanding, salting, winter patrols, and storm response.
- Safely operate and maintain a variety of municipal vehicles and equipment, including trucks with plow/sanding attachments.
- Implement and maintain traffic control plans, including sign placement and perform flagging duties following Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7.
- Complete daily circle checks, logbooks, inspections, and basic mechanical servicing (lubrication, fueling, blade changes, minor repairs).
- Ensure all assigned equipment is maintained, safe, and operational.
- Work in compliance with all applicable safety legislation and Township policies.
- Maintain safe work sites, including proper use of PPE and adherence to traffic control requirements.
- Perform manual labour such as mowing, brushing, ditching, debris removal, and signage installation or replacement.
- Assist with shop housekeeping, yard maintenance, and general facility upkeep.
- Communicate professionally with co‑workers, supervisors, contractors, and the public.
- Provide support to other staff and assist with special projects as required.
- Participate in on‑call rotations and respond to after‑hours emergencies, road closures, and severe weather events.
Knowledge & Skills
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in winter sand/salt, snowplows, snow removal and road and roadside maintenance operations. Construction and infrastructure repairs experience is an asset.
- An Ontario Class D Driver’s License with a Z air brake endorsement.
- Emergency First Aid and Level “C” CPR certification.
- Certificates in traffic control, chain saws and/or chippers, confined space entry, common core municipal pit/quarry workers and surface miners would be considered assets.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and to exhibit courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the public, department officials and other members of staff.
- Possess the physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job.
Working Conditions
- Work is primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, snow, rain, and hazardous winter environments.
- Physical demands include lifting, bending, climbing, shoveling, operating heavy equipment, and performing sustained manual labour.
- Exposure to noise, dust, vibration, traffic, and heavy machinery is expected.
- Shift work is required, including early mornings, extended shifts, overtime, and participation in on‑call rotations.
- Must respond to emergencies, severe weather events, and after‑hours call‑ins as needed.
- Work may involve driving and operating equipment for long periods and working near moving traffic with appropriate safety controls.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $27.99-$32.93 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- Air Brake Endorsement (required)
Work Location: In person
