Equipment Operator
3-Month Temporary Contract
$28.14 - $32.18 per hour (Pay Grade 3) 2026 Rates
The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley Public Works Department is seeking one (1) 3-Month Temporary Equipment Operator to work out of the New Dublin facility and/or the Toledo facility.
Reporting to the Supervisor of Public Works, the Equipment Operator is responsible for the following:
- Regular road maintenance activities such as road grading, pothole patching, road shoulder maintenance, roadway sweeping
- Road construction activities, using heavy equipment such as graders, excavators and compactors
- During the winter season, plowing, sanding/salting of municipal roadways, both gravel and paved
- Tree trimming and removal along municipal roadways and municipally owned properties
- Cleaning and maintaining culverts, ditches, catch basins, storm sewers systems
- Sidewalk sweeping and general repair
- Install and maintain road signs, guard rails, and other safety devices
- Traffic control as needed
- Maintain all department equipment and facilities in good repair
- Other duties as assigned by the Lead Hand or the Director of Public Works
The successful applicant will possess:
- Grade 12 diploma is preferred but a combination of education and relevant experience may be acceptable.
- Knowledge and experience working in and around construction sites and various road maintenance activities
- Experience operating a variety of heavy equipment, including grader, backhoe/loader and excavator.
- Class “DZ” Licence mandatory
- Snow plowing and roadway de-icing experience considered an asset
- Ability to work as part of a team and able to work without close supervision
- Mechanical aptitude and dexterity considered an asset
- compliance with safety requirements
A copy of the full Job Description is available on the here and upon request through the Township office:
The compensation for the position is $28.14 to $32.18 per hour (40 hours per week) based on the experience of the successful candidate.
Submitting an application:
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume via email, outlining work history, relevant education and qualifications, referencing the job title in confidence, no later than Wednesday May 27th at 4:00 pm to:
Royal Metcalfe, Manager of Public Works
Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
6544 New Dublin Road
R.R. #2 Addison, ON K0E 1A0
E-mail: rmetcalfe@ektwp.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest in applying for this position, but only those qualifying for an interview will be contacted.
The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to meeting its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.
All information collected is in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only.
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