Temporary Heavy Equipment Operator - Drainage ( month contract)

Position Type: Temporary Union PT (Fixed Term) Closing Date: July 21, 2026 Salary/Wage Range: $23.50 - $30.21 Union: CUPE Local 44 Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Type of Vacancy Existing Vacancy Hours of Work 40 hours per week Contract Length Up to 8 months Department Roads, Parks & Forestry Location This position is required to work in person at 3330 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario along with various sites across the city. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Position Overview This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment used in road maintenance activities. Responsibilities The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible to: Operate a variety of heavy equipment and specialized machinery, specifically equipment utilized in roads/drainage activities including backhoe, front end loader, asphalt roller, skid steer and crane truck. Install, adjust, and remove various attachments to vehicles, machinery and equipment. Manually perform maintenance and repairs as required. Transport heavy equipment, materials and personnel to various job sites and work locations. Operate winter control equipment to apply sand, salt, anti-icing liquids, and to remove snow from streets, sidewalks, and facilities. Operate equipment and vehicles of all sizes to carry out duties (i.e. Front-end loaders, skid steer and/or dump trucks). Maintain accurate and detailed records including but not limited to accomplishments, deficiencies, and actions taken. Requirements You have a high school diploma and demonstrated experience in operating various pieces of road construction-related equipment and vehicles. Previous asphalt/drainage experience is preferred. You have a valid DZ license, with the ability to obtain AR or AZ, with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions or an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire), and/or no administrative driver license (ADLS) suspensions. There is a possibility of 24/7 shifts for winter control. Additional Information Candidates will be required to demonstrate their qualifications by passing a written, oral and/or practical examination, as part of the recruitment process. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.