Employment Opportunity - Full-Time Equipment Operator

MUNICIPALITY OF MARMORA AND LAKE
Transportation Services Department
invites applications for the full-time position of:
Full-Time Equipment Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is seeking one (1) hardworking, motivated team player to work in the Transportation Services Department as an equipment operator.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum “D” Driver's Licence with “Z” Endorsement and acceptable driving record. AZ licence is considered an asset.

  • A minimum of one (1) complete winter control season driving experience operating a tandem, single, or tri-axle plow truck with wing and sander.

  • Ability to operate equipment safely and competently, such as grader, excavator, loader, backhoe, tractor, and other equipment.

  • Grader or excavator experience is considered an asset. 

  • Mechanical aptitude to perform various tasks relating to equipment maintenance, operation, and repairs.

  • Traffic Control Training

  • Required to work a 40-hour work week.

  • Able to be on call weekends and public holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Safe, competent, and efficient operation of departmental equipment as part of the regular road maintenance program, including using a tandem snow plow with plow and wing, tandem truck, grader, excavator, front-end loader, tractor, backhoe, chainsaw, tree trimmer, and other equipment as required.

  • General labour and maintenance duties including, but not limited to, tree and brush cutting, road and sign maintenance, gravel and cold patching operations, road applications (calcium chloride), guardrail and sidewalk repair, shop maintenance, general vehicle and equipment maintenance.

  • Ability to read and understand current legislation pertaining to the Hours of Work legislation, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Minimum Maintenance Standards, Municipal Policies, Operational Guidelines, and other legislation and laws, as applicable.

  • Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a team.

  • Other related duties, as requested and required. 

The successful applicant must provide a criminal record check.

The Municipality offers a competitive salary based on education, experience, and qualifications. The Municipal Salary Grid starts at $54,276 and goes up to $65,151 yearly (which is being reviewed in union negotiations). OMERS pension and comprehensive benefit package are also provided. 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume, outlining qualifications and related experience, including a current driver’s abstract, and a minimum of three (3) references with current contact information. Application packages should be submitted no later than noon on Friday, November 14, 2025, by email, with “Application for Equipment Operator” in the subject line, or to the attention of:

Municipality of Marmora and Lake
Attention: Dylan Adams, Manager of Transportation Services
P.O. Box 459, 12 Bursthall Street
Marmora, ON  K0K 2M0
Email: dadams@marmoraandlake.ca Fax: (613) 472-2232

The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment and welcomes submissions from all qualified applicants. Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Although we appreciate all applicant submissions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Kristen McConnell