Equipment Operator II (Light)

At a glance

• Permanent full-time, 40.0 hours/week
• Hourly wage: $31.78/hour with benefits per IBEW Collective Agreement
• Closing: 4:00pm, Tuesday, November 10, 2026
• Location: Public Works Department, City of Dryden, Ontario
• Reports to: Public Works Operations Manager
• Criminal record check and driver's abstract required at candidate's expense prior to start date

Full posting

Internal/External Posting HR-PW-2026-50 *this opportunity is for an existing position Job Title: Equipment Operator II (Light)Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Department: Public WorksClosing: 4:00pm, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Location: Public WorksReports to: Public Works Operations Manager Permanent Full Time Position: 40.0 hours/week Hourly Wage: $31.78/hour with benefits as per the current IBEW Collective Agreement. Job Summary: This position includes Labourer and Light Equipment duties, the successful candidate will perform these tasks in a safe and efficient manner. Labourer duties include but not limited to: Road repair and maintenance (pothole patching, fallen or missing traffic signs, clogged culverts/ditches, setting up warning signs/lights, portable barriers at worksites, waste/recycle pick up, steam culverts, spring cleanup, line painting, shovels, rakes and packs road bed surfacing material etc). Light Equipment duties include but not limited to: Operate departmental equipment including trucks, tractors with mowers, side walk plow, sweeper, skid steer to haul roadbed and construction material, waste treatment sludge, snow and to spread salt and sand when required. Position Requirements: • High school diploma. • Two (2) years previous work experience directly related to equipment operation and maintenance. • Must be able to perform manual work. • Working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act • Have and maintain a valid Class “D” driver's licence with a “Z” endorsement for air brake vehicles. • The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a criminal record check and driver’s abstract prior to start date at candidate’s expense. Application Process: Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications & experience through the City’s online application which can be found at: https://www.dryden.ca/careers/ Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment. Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 (807) 223-1432. The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age. Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance to the Director of Human Resources, or designate. We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.