50/50 Split Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Kenora
External Job Posting
Job Title: Transfer Facility Operator / Heavy Equipment Operator
Division: Utilities / Public Works
Location: Transfer Station / Operations Building
Salary: $30.81/hr
Benefits: In accordance with Collective Agreement
Hours of Work: Various shifts in accordance with the Collective Agreement
Position Status: 1 permanent, full-time. This is an existing vacancy.
Posted: October 6, 2026
Closing Date: Open until filled
Reporting to the Transfer Facility in the six (6) summer months, and the Roads Department in the six (6) winter months, the 50/50 Operator will perform a variety of routine and complex semi-skilled tasks at the Transfer Facility and landfill, and in Roads across various areas of town performing snow clearing and snow maintenance. The Roads shift will be on a night-shift rotation and the Transfer Facility will be weekend shifts
Responsibilities:
Hauling waste with a truck and trailer to the landfill.
Operating heavy equipment at the Transfer Site and landfill such as loader, dozer, rock truck, and other specialized equipment.
Operate equipment in a safe and responsible manner including the completion of all pre-operational equipment checks.
Performs scheduled road and street maintenance operations.
Operates Heavy Equipment and vehicles, including but not limited to: back-hoe, street sweeper, dump truck, road grader, rubber tire loader, sidewalk plough etc.,
Works in conjunction with other operators when performing tasks involving two (2) or more pieces of equipment.
Complete pre-operational equipment checks and minor service tasks
Qualifications:
Must have Grade 12 Diploma or equivalency.
Three (3) to five (5) years’ previous work experience directly related to heavy duty equipment operation and maintenance would be an asset
Must possess and maintain a clean valid “AZ” Ontario Driver’s License. Must provide a clean driving record at time of application
Knowledge of equipment, methods and procedures used in road maintenance or solid waste activities
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communications skills with a proven focus on service delivery
Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations specifically concerning the requirements for job hazard analysis and the development of and training on safe work procedures
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time
Ability to work independently and as a team
Ability to drive and operate a variety of heavy equipment under varying conditions
Ability to get along well with others including supervisors, coworkers, members of the public and other partners in service
The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment type
Regular

Work arrangement
No