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Public Works Equipment Operator - Temporary Full-Time - Unionized Position

The Township of Norwich
The Township of Norwich
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Business Location:
Norwich, Ontario
Position type:
Full Time (Temporary)
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Work Place Location:
In Person
Hours:
Regular Hours Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week with possible overtime
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Expired on August 21, 2024 at 4:00pm

Job Description

                                                              

Approximate 6 Month Term (September 2024 to February 2025)

 

 

The Township of Norwich with a population of 11,367 is one of five rural Townships within the County of Oxford.  The municipality is seeking a temporary full-time Public Works Equipment Operator for approximately six (6) months.  This is a unionized position with a Collective Agreement between the Township of Norwich and CUPE Local 1589.  The start rate of pay will be $26.02 per hour, as per the Collective Agreement.  Included are employee benefits and an offer of participation in an OMERS pension plan.  This position will be day/shift work; including evenings and weekends. 

 

QUALIFICATIONS must include the following:

 

  • Grade 12 or equivalent 
  • Must possess and maintain a valid class DZ or AZ Ontario Driver’s Licence 
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in the operation of heavy trucks and equipment for the purpose of winter and summer maintenance 
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in the maintenance of dump trucks and heavy equipment
  • Previous construction/equipment operator experience 
  • Excavator and/or snowplow experience would be considered an asset
  • Candidates may be tested on their skills

 

Please view a detailed job description which is available on our website at www.norwich.ca or upon request.

 

Applicants must indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications in their resume.  

Please submit your cover letter and resume by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 21st, 2024, to:

 

Mary Winegarden, Human Resources Coordinator

Township of Norwich, 285767 Airport Road, Norwich, ON N0J 1P0

Phone # 519/667-2000 Ext. 7616, E-Mail: mwinegarden@norwich.ca

 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.  Personal information collected will be used solely for applicant selection in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  The Township of Norwich is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA) upon advance notice of specific accommodation required. 

Education

Not Applicable

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