Position Description – Senior Machine Operator

Township of Laird. Position Description. Developed April 15, 2024.

Position:

Senior Machine Operator

Responsible to:

Road Superintendent

Summary of Function

The Senior Machine Operator has the responsibility for operating equipment including a plow truck, backhoe and grader for the safe removal of snow and for maintenance of the roads.

Organizational Responsibilities

Competency 1: Operating equipment and road maintenance

Demonstrated and Evidenced By:

• Appropriately operating equipment including a plow truck, backhoe and grader, pushing dump for the safe removal of snow and for maintenance of the roads including filing pot holes, brushing, shop maintenance and signs
• Responsible for road repairs including emergency repairs
• Safely using chainsaw
• Appropriately undertaking minor repairs and maintenance of equipment
• Daily checking of equipment
• Daily time sheets
• Communicating with individuals who have issues and concerns and trying to resolve
• Assist Roads Superintendent in day-to-day activities and fills in for Road Superintendent in his absence
• Performing other duties as assigned

Outcome:

1. Work is performed in a safe, and efficient manner.

Competency 2: Promotes and ensures a safe workplace environment

Demonstrated and Evidenced By:

• Maintaining knowledge of and complying with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations including ensuring no violations of bullying, harassment or violence
• Maintaining knowledge of and complying with all workplace health and safety policies, programs and practices
• Reporting immediately any contravention of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including any allegations of workplace bullying, harassment or violence or any workplace hazard, the absence or defect of any protective device of which the employee is aware, which may endanger self or others to the Clerk Administrator/Deputy Treasurer.

Outcomes:

1. A safe and healthy workplace environment is achieved and maintained.
2. Workplace injuries are minimized.

Competency 3: Facilitates effective communication and relationships with all residents, Council and all stakeholders

Demonstrated and Evidenced By:

• Communicating all matters of importance to appropriate members of the organization in an accurate and timely fashion
• Preparing for and actively participating in meetings and leading meetings as appropriate
• Listening attentively to others
• Communicating and relating to others in a professional, respectful manner

Outcomes:

1. Effective relationships are established and maintained with all employees in the organization.
2. The Township’s profile and reputation continually improve.

Competency 4: Exhibits ethical and moral conduct

Demonstrated and Evidenced By:

• Manifesting superior personal integrity
• Demonstrating respect for all people
• Treating all people with dignity
• Adhering to confidentiality
• Demonstrating high standards of ethical behaviour

Outcomes:

1. Behaviour exemplifies and is consistent with the Code of Conduct of the Township.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• Minimum education is completion of Grade 12
• Three years related experience required including in operation of a snow plow, backhoe and grader is an asset
• DZ license
• Certified in chain saw use
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team
• Excellent organizational, time management, communications and interpersonal skills

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets and any other health and safety information

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply good sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, reasoning and analytical skills

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Frequently working alone in the performance of regular daily functions
• Pressures to meet deadlines and schedules
• Proper documentation as required

Essential Duties

• Manual dexterity – use of machinery/vehicles specific to job including plow truck, backhoe, grader, dump truck, excavator, large brushing equipment. Culvert steamer, shop tools and ability to undertake a highly manual labour job with reaching, bending, stooping, stretching, climbing, and ability to lift up to medium weight of 21 to 49 pounds (up to 22 kg.)