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Equipment Operator - Full-Time Contract for up to 35 Weeks

Midland, Town of

Posted today|No closing date listed

About this job

Temporary full-time Equipment Operator contract for up to 35 weeks reporting to the Supervisor of Operations. The role involves operating light, medium, and heavy equipment to maintain municipal infrastructure including roads, sidewalks, parks, and municipal lots year-round.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate single/tandem trucks with attachments such as salt/sand spreaders and snow plow equipment
  • Operate heavy equipment including grader, sweeper, loader, bucket truck, backhoe, and tri-axle
  • Perform year-round maintenance including sanding, plowing, leaf pickup, and tar & chip repairs
  • Work as part of team on street sweeping, storm sewer/culvert repairs, ditching, material hauling, road repairs, and park maintenance
  • Work in compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS, and applicable regulations

Qualifications

  • Secondary school diploma required; equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered
  • Three to five years of experience with medium and/or heavy equipment, preferably in Maintenance or Construction
  • Valid Class DZ driver's license with minimum two to three years of experience and updated medical and driver's abstract
  • Ability to perform light and heavy lifting
  • Available for emergency, on-call, and after-hours response

At a glance

  • Full-time contract for up to 35 weeks
  • Union position (OPSEU Local 328)
  • 40 hours per week
  • Location: Town of Midland, Ontario
  • Closing date: Monday, November 16, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

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Job details

Salary
Experience Level
Mid level
Posted
November 4, 2026
Deadline
No closing date listed
Still listed
Confirmed on the employer's site November 4, 2026
Municipality
Midland, Town of
Province
Ontario

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