Lead Hand/Winter Equipment Operator

Job Description

Section: Roads Operations

Division: Linear Infrastructure Services

Department: Growth and Infrastructure

Initial Reporting Location: Rayside Depot

Job Status: Limited Position

Estimated Probable Duration: Until October 31, 2025

Number of Vacancies: 1

Affiliation: CUPE 4705 Outside Unit

Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: Shift work may be required

Rate of Pay: $33.50 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

Characteristic Duties:

• Responsible for overseeing the activities of a crew engaged in minor construction and maintenance projects.
• Required to do light work along with overseeing the crew.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS's Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

NOTE: This classification automatically converts to a Winter Control Position for the Winter Control Period in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Minimum of five (5) years satisfactory related experience.
• Must be capable of overseeing a crew on maintenance and minor construction.
• Must have proven ability to operate efficiently, all types of small equipment employed on minor construction and maintenance projects, such as tapping equipment, compressors, compaction equipment, etc.
• Must be able to exercise sound judgement in cases of emergency.
• Must be able to effectively complete C.M.M.S. Crew Cards.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, staff and outside agencies in a courteous and effective manner.
• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• May require the use of a CGS vehicle on CGS business. Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver's licence and have an acceptable driving record.

This job is also being posted as a development opportunity. Should there be no fully qualified candidate for this position, a candidate who can be expected to meet the required qualifications within a reasonable period of time may be considered for this position as a development opportunity.

Development opportunity rate of pay: $31.83 per hour. The successful candidate will be paid at the reduced rate until the minimum qualifications have been met.

How To Apply:
If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Click on the Apply for Job button.
• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
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• .docx
• .txt
• .pdf
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• Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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