General Operator

City of Belleville

  • Belleville, ON
  • $30.23 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
  • Apply easily
GENERAL OPERATOR
The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small-town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available atCurrently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for two (2) highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individuals to join the Transportation and Operations Services Department as General Operators.Position Type: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: September 9, 2025, at 4:30 PM
Department: Transportation and Operations Services
File Number: SV25-104
Number of Positions: Two (2)
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 40 hours per week
Employee Group: CUPE Union (Jurisdiction B)
Salary/Rate of Pay: $30.23 per hour plus $1.85 shift premium as applicable.PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Reporting to Supervisors within the Transportation & Operations Department, the General Operator position is responsible for completing tasks and operating equipment noted in the Duties and Responsibilities and assigned by the Supervisors to ensure that the municipal road system and related municipal properties are maintained safely and reliably.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Effectively operate equipment as listed below
  • Effectively perform all tasks assigned below
  • Erect construction traffic signs in the municipal road system in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and any Municipal By-laws.
  • Perform general labour and work activities as required; including operating, cleaning, repairing, and maintaining municipal assets.
  • Be courteous to the public and show respect for equipment.
  • Be aware of and follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all City policies relative to the Department.
  • Includes performance of any of the following:
  • Truck operator, waste site operator, concrete saw, downtown cleaning; sidewalk machine, tractor, bobcat, lawn mower, roller, paint machine operations.
Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.EDUCATION / SPECIALIZED TRAINING / SKILLS:Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum Grade 12 High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid DZ License with an Air Brake Certificate and a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act Regulations relative to signage and pavement markings
  • Comprehensive knowledge of municipal urban, semi-urban and/or rural infrastructure matters
  • Demonstrated ability to operate the equipment listed above
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Two (2) years’ experience in a construction based working environment operating equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in municipal urban, semi-urban and/or rural infrastructure matters including equipment utilized in the road system.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:
  • Competitive market salary
  • Competitive extended health benefits
  • OMERS Pension Plan
  • Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.
HOW TO APPLY:We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).Powered by JazzHR

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