EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – FULL-TIME PERMANENT
OPERATOR / MAINTAINER
The Town of Deseronto is currently seeking qualified individuals to assist in the Public Works Department. Duties include, but are not limited to winter maintenance operations, parks maintenance, assisting with excavations for water & sewer, pothole repair, and operating and maintaining various equipment.
The position is 40 hours per week and will require some night and weekend shifts.
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
· Grade 12 secondary school diploma
· Possess and maintain a valid Class ‘D’ driver’s license with ‘Z’ endorsement with a clean driver’s abstract
· Possess or agree to obtain training in WHMIS, First Aid, Chainsaw Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, and Traffic Control in Construction.
· A minimum of 2 years relative road maintenance or road construction experience would be an asset
· Knowledge of snow removal and snow removal procedures an asset
· Ability to lift 50 lbs independently
· Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
· Mechanically inclined with ability to troubleshoot basic mechanical and electrical defects
· Understanding of applicable health and safety regulations and standard practices
The Town of Deseronto offers a competitive salary (commensurate with qualifications) and a comprehensive benefits package.
Interested persons are invited to submit a resume and covering letter to the following:
Bryan Brooks, Town Manager
Town of Deseronto
331 Main Street P.O. Box 310
Deseronto, ON
K0K 1X0
Note: There is no application period posted for this position. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be offered an in-person interview on short notice. Interviews will be held until the position has been filled with the successful candidate starting as soon as possible.
We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.