Temporary Heavy Equipment Operator - Drainage (up to 8 month contract)

Position Type

Temporary Union PT (Fixed Term)

Closing Date

July 21, 2026

Salary/Wage Range

$23.50 - $30.21

Union

CUPE Local 44

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Type of Vacancy

Existing Vacancy

Hours of Work

40 hours per week

Contract Length

Up to 8 months

Department

Roads, Parks & Forestry

Location

This position is required to work in person at 3330 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario along with various sites across the city. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment used in road maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible to:

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and specialized machinery, specifically equipment utilized in roads/drainage activities including backhoe, front end loader, asphalt roller, skid steer and crane truck.

• Install, adjust, and remove various attachments to vehicles, machinery and equipment.

• Manually perform maintenance and repairs as required.

• Transport heavy equipment, materials and personnel to various job sites and work locations.

• Operate winter control equipment to apply sand, salt, anti-icing liquids, and to remove snow from streets, sidewalks, and facilities. Operate equipment and vehicles of all sizes to carry out duties (i.e. Front-end loaders, skid steer and/or dump trucks).

• Maintain accurate and detailed records including but not limited to accomplishments, deficiencies, and actions taken.

Requirements

You have a high school diploma and demonstrated experience in operating various pieces of road construction-related equipment and vehicles. Previous asphalt/drainage experience is preferred.

You have a valid DZ license, with the ability to obtain AR or AZ, with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire), and/or no administrative driver license (ADLS) suspensions. There is a possibility of 24/7 shifts for winter control.

Additional Information

Candidates will be required to demonstrate their qualifications by passing a written, oral and/or practical examination, as part of the recruitment process.

Accommodations

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at View phone number on ca.workus.org or email us at: View email address on ca.workus.org if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Note to Applicants

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.