Employment Opportunity: Full-Time Equipment Operator

The Municipality of Marmora and Lake Transportation Services Department
invites applications for the full-time position of: 

Equipment Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is seeking a motivated, safety-conscious, and dependable individual to join the Transportation Services Department as a Full-Time Equipment Operator. This is a full-time, unionized position responsible for supporting the safe and efficient operation of the Municipality's transportation network through road maintenance, winter maintenance, equipment operation, roadway inspections, and infrastructure maintenance activities.

POSITION DETAILS

  • Full-time, unionized position

  • Forty (40) hours per week

  • Compensation range: $56,369 - $72,474 annually

  • Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and participation in the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) Pension Plan, in accordance with the collective agreement

  • Participation in an on-call rotation and overtime work required, as needed, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays, as operationally required

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Operating municipal vehicles, trucks, snowplows, and heavy equipment in support of municipal transportation services activities;

  • Performing road maintenance activities including grading, shoulder maintenance, ditching, culvert maintenance, brushing, patching, road repairs, and roadside maintenance;

  • Conducting winter patrols and performing snow plowing, sanding, salting, snow removal, and other winter maintenance activities;

  • Conducting equipment inspections and routine preventative maintenance activities;

  • Assisting with roadway, bridge, sign, street lighting, and infrastructure inspections;

  • Installing and maintaining civic addressing and 911 signage;

  • Maintaining daily activity logs, inspection records, and maintenance documentation;

  • Performing duties in accordance with applicable legislation, municipal policies, health and safety requirements, and the collective agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Secondary School Diploma or equivalent;

  • Valid Class D Driver's Licence with Z endorsement, and an acceptable driving record;

  • Minimum two (2) winter seasons of experience operating a tandem, single, or tri-axle plow truck equipped with wing and sander;

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment, including graders, excavators, loaders, backhoes, or similar municipal equipment;

  • Knowledge of municipal road maintenance practices, winter maintenance operations, and safe equipment operation;

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; and

  • Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and work overtime, as required.

Preferred

  • Valid Class A-Z Driver's Licence;

  • Previous municipal roads or public works experience; and

  • Traffic Control or related safety training.

Conditions of Employment

The successful candidate must provide:

  • A satisfactory Criminal Record Check;

  • A current driver's abstract satisfactory to the Municipality; and

  • Proof and maintenance of all licences and certifications required to perform the duties of the position throughout employment.

Working Conditions

This position involves regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions and frequent operation of trucks, snowplows, heavy equipment, and other municipal vehicles. The successful candidate must be available to work overtime, evenings, weekends, statutory holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation as operational requirements dictate, particularly during winter maintenance operations and emergency response situations.

Note: This posting is for an immediate vacancy, and the full job description is available here. The Municipality does not currently use AI tools in the screening or assessment of candidates for this role.

Application Process

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume, outlining qualifications and related experience, by email, with “Application for Equipment Operator” in the subject line, no later than 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 2, 2026, or drop off to the attention of:

Municipality of Marmora and Lake
Attention: Celeste Bonter-Northey
PO Box 459, 12 Bursthall Street
Marmora, ON  K0K 2M0

Email: roads@marmoraandlake.ca  Fax: (613) 472-2232

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Municipality of Marmora and Lake is committed to fostering a workplace that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to providing an environment that respects the dignity and independence of every person.

The Municipality is committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to make their needs known in advance.

Kristen McConnell