Drummond / North Elmsley

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Public Works Roads Operator

2024 Roads Operator Job Posting

Road Operator Job Description

Full Time Permanent (40hrs/wk) $26.47 - $29.42 per hour

The Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is accepting applications for a full-time Equipment Operator. Reporting to the Patrol Supervisor, the Equipment Operator performs tasks related to maintenance and construction of roads system, regular maintenance and repairs on road equipment, performs winter maintenance activities such as operating snowplow or sand/salt truck, performs roadside maintenance including tree trimming and removal, grass cutting, signage repair, and litter pick-up.

The ideal candidate will have a secondary school diploma, a Class DZ licence, chain saw certification, experience with heavy equipment such as back-hoe, grader and plow truck, good verbal communication, and ability to work with minimum supervision.

The hourly rate is $26.47 to $29.42. Overtime as required.  Standby pay for winter operations.  Participation is required in an on-call rotation for evenings and weekends. 

A detailed job description is available.

Please reply in confidence with a detailed cover letter and resume by Friday, September 13, 2024 4:30 P.M.

Janie Laidlaw, Deputy Clerk
Township of Drummond North/Elmsley,
310 Port Elmsley Rd. Perth ON   K7H 3C7
(613) 267-6500
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The Township of Drummond/North Elmsley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within the workplace. We will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact Janie Laidlaw, Deputy Clerk in advance at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone at 613-267-6500.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.