Job Description

Job Summary:

The position assists with a wide range of restoration and construction projects within all HCA owned Conservation Areas, including infrastructure upgrades to: buildings, fences, roads, parking lots, trails, pedestrian bridges, and utility services. This position plays an important role within the Capital Projects & Strategic Services division and reports directly to the Construction Foreman, while providing support for the Construction Projects Manager. This position requires demonstrated skills from previous in field experience.

Job Functions & Tasks:

• Operation of Heavy Equipment such as bull dozers, backhoes, excavators, skid-steers, rollers, mini-excavators etc.
• Operation of heavy trucks and floats, including light dump trucks (standard or automatic transmission) within our Authority for the purpose of hauling aggregate, topsoil, fill, or garbage debris to and from our parks or other HCA owned properties.
• May include operating the HCA sewage truck in absence of its regular driver.
• Operation of small construction equipment such as rollers, trench compactors, tractors, and skid steers.
• Assist with construction/landscape tasks undertaken such as trail development, laying sod, utilities installation (sewer, water, hydro), concrete work, bridges and boardwalks, fencing, tree planting and removal.
• Operation of various types of power tools and equipment relating specifically to the construction trade and driving various types of HCA trucks, equipment and rental equipment.
• Minor plumbing and fitting of electrical conduits for utility service
• Have the ability to lift 50+ lbs. and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Carry out any other duties and tasks as assigned to support the team effort at HCA.

Working Conditions:

The Heavy Equipment Operator reports to the HCA Millgrove Works Yard, located at 594 5^th Concession West, Millgrove, Ont.  Hours of work generally fall between 7am – 4:30 pm, with a half-hour unpaid lunch based on a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. Work outside of these hours or location may be required depending on business needs to assist on either a short or longer term basis or at special events.  Depending on approved projects, funding and scope of work in any given year this position may be considered for annual renewal as to support the team effort.

Salary Range:

This is a full-time position with an hourly rate starting at $22.84 per hour or rate can be negotiated based on experience. Progression through the pay range band where this position has been graded will be based on merit and is considered on an annual basis.

Benefits:

HCA offers a comprehensive benefits package effective after a 3-month probationary period.  Benefits include health, dental, vision care, a health care spending account, life and disability insurance as per the Hamilton Conservation Authority Personnel Policy, updated periodically.  A defined contribution pension plan comes into effect after 1 years’ service.