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About the Role

Join the award-winning Toronto Public Service as a Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) position within our Solid Waste Management Services. Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy motorized equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operates powered vehicles and equipment, including rubber-tired and track-type front end loaders, backhoes, gradalls, roll-off trucks and tractor-trailers.
• Secures open top trailers using straps, ratchets and crank handle to secure tarps.
• Maintains vehicles in a clean and tidy condition and makes daily inspection, reports defects and maintains a Driver's Log, as required by the HTA and City policies.
• Directs activities and may provide work direction to other staff.
• Assists workers in various Transfer Station functions, including loading and unloading of trailers, hook-up, cranking landing gear, and opening and securing trailer doors.
• Shunting of tractors and trailers at Transfer Stations.
• Installs or assists in installing equipment attachments.
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class "A" Driver's License (with "Z" endorsement).
• Must qualify for the City's Equipment operating permits and requirements.
• Recent experience and demonstrated ability in the operation of tractor-trailers, rubber tire articulated loaders, track loaders and backhoe.
• Ability to operate tractor trailers equipped with manual or automatic transmissions.
• Ability in the operation of construction/utility equipment, front-end loaders, heavy trucks.
• Knowledge and ability to perform running repairs on equipment.
• Ability to calibrate onboard weighing system.
• Ability to maintain equipment and/or vehicle in operation in a clean, tidy, and safe condition.
• Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations that apply to this work and Provincial and City Traffic Laws and regulations.
• Ability to orient new staff on assigned vehicles/equipment.
• Ability to use or learn to use technical devices related to the position.
• Ability to communicate in relation to the job duties and deal courteously with the public.
• Must be available to work shift/weekend/overtime/on call duty, rotating shifts, and emergency situations.
• Must be able to follow instructions, work independently or in a group.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to tolerate dusty, noisy, and odorous conditions with appropriate safety precautions.
• Must be physically capable of performing the required duties.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be willing to take training and upgrading as required.

Skills

• Operation of tractor-trailers
• Operation of rubber tire articulated loaders
• Operation of track loaders
• Operation of backhoe
• Operation of construction/utility equipment
• Operation of front-end loaders
• Operation of heavy trucks
• Performing running repairs on equipment
• Calibrating onboard weighing system
• Maintaining equipment and vehicles
• Communication
• Record keeping

Location

• 50 Ingram Drive
• Bermondsey Transfer Station

Work Type

• Full-Time
• Permanent

Salary/Compensations

• $35.61 per hour

About the Company

• Toronto is Canada’s largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. Consistently ranked one of the world’s most livable cities, we are a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture.

Equal Opportunity

• The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve.
• The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization.
• We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
• Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
• Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.