Equipment Operator Class 2

Position Details

• Position: Equipment Operator Class 2
• Department: Public Works
• Hours of Work: 40 hours over a 5-day period, Monday to Friday. Some evenings and weekends may be required for after-hours calls, emergency situations, garbage and brush removal, and winter snow removal.
• Compensation: $27.92 per hour, increasing to $28.92 per hour following successful completion of the 6-month probationary period.
• Deadline: October 30, 2026

Summary

The Public Works Equipment Operator performs maintenance tasks and operates heavy equipment to assist in the safe operation of municipal buildings and infrastructure, including municipally owned and operated buildings, water drainage systems, roads, sidewalks, parks, cemeteries, and green areas. Under the general supervision of the Public Works Manager and/or Public Works Lead Hand, the Equipment Operator performs skilled work operating a variety of heavy equipment, including backhoes, excavators, dozers, and loaders.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment, including trucks, plows, backhoes, excavators, other heavy equipment, and hand tools.
• Maintain parks and Township-owned properties, including grass cutting, trimming, sidewalk and parking lot maintenance, and other maintenance needs.
• Install, fix, and maintain road signs throughout the Township.
• Operate equipment to assist with culvert repairs, roadside ditching, and brushing projects; perform work and collaborate with the Public Works Manager or Lead Hand regarding issues and problems.
• Install and repair sod, fences, and other roadside features using equipment.
• Fill potholes throughout the Township with cold mix or gravel.
• Remove litter and illegally dumped materials.
• Perform winter-control maintenance, including patrolling, snow clearing, and salting Township roadways, entranceways, sidewalks, trails, and parking lots.
• Perform other duties as required, including supporting other departments, work plans, corporate functions and events, and seasonal programming.

Required Certifications And Qualifications

• Ontario Class D driver’s licence with a Z endorsement in good standing.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma preferred. Courses at T.J. Mahoney Road School and/or C.S. Anderson Road School are considered an asset.
• Traffic control (Book 7), chainsaw certification, and heavy equipment certification are considered assets.
• Common Core Municipal Pit/Quarry Workers and Surface Miners certifications are considered assets.

How To Apply

Submit a recent resume and cover letter by October 30, 2026, to Alex Hackenbrook, Public Works Manager, 356 Line 3 South, Bonfield, ON P0H 1E0, or email pwmanager@bonfieldtownship.com.

Thank you for your interest in working with the Township of Bonfield. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation

If you require accommodation, please inform the Township prior to the interview. Accommodations will be provided to the best of the Township’s ability. Information collected through this process will comply with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.