Equipment Operator

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Project Engineer or Area Supervisor, the incumbentis responsible formaintainingcontracted assets (roadways, medians, signs, guardrails, end treatments, tunnels, vegetation, etc.) per standards and conditions specified in the contract. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair highway and other surfaces including signs, guardrails, fence, potholes, adding or replacing reflectors and shouldering 

• Operate vehicles and equipment asrequired: for surface and right-of-way maintenance and repair; repair/maintenance of slopes, berms, culverts, drains, etc.; to control vegetation appearance and growth.

• Removal of snow and ice by using snow removal and/or sanding equipment.

As Required

• Traffic control setup and removal

• Transport crew and equipment to work sites

• Required to be available for emergency response rotations as needed for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effectively communicate (in English); both orally and in writing with co-workers and supervisor.

• Perform basic mathematical functions.

• Consistently follow all policies and procedures.

• Understand instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, or diagram form, and interpret documents such as safety rules,operatingand maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to work in an environment in which demands and priorities change rapidly.

• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools, traffic control devices and mobile equipment such as tractors, graders, mowers, sweepers, augers, skid steers, boomtrucksand other types of equipment used for surface and right of way maintenance and repair.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Minimum of three (3) years related work experience in construction, road maintenance, commercial/industrial repair,maintenanceor highway infrastructure (preferred)

Certifications and License:

• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license or higher and acceptable driving record.

• Successful completion of training in traffic control methods, first aid, transportation of dangerous goods,WHMISand job-related aspects of Occupational Health.

Work Conditions/Physical Demands

• Ability tolift upto 50 pounds unassisted

• Use manual and powered pneumatic, hydraulic, gas, and electric powered tools and equipment.

• Routine exposure to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

• Occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fume or airborne particles. Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, frequent exposure to insects and infrequent exposure to reptiles/rodents, the noise level in the work environmentusuallymoderate but on occasion can be more than moderate.

• Highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability. You must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss,injuryor accident. You must be able to communicate with co-workers’ safety instructions. You must be able to think clearly and focus on your safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment, while driving or operating equipment. You willbe requiredto wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)appropriate toyour job

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Webber and its companies (e.g.Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Canada Limited, Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC), is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity andinclusionand we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of theaccommodation(s)that you mayrequire. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.