City of Stratford

Machine Operator II

(Internal Posting)

Job Posting#: 30-2025

Status: Permanent Full Time

Union/Non-union: CUPE 197

Date Posted: March 20, 2025

Hourly Rate: $31.94

Closing Deadline: March 31, 2025

Department/Division: Infrastructure Services / Public Works

Duties:

Reports to Public Works Supervisor.  Operates a variety of large and specialized equipment to maintain, repair or construct municipal infrastructure.

Work Performed:

• Operates specialized equipment to construct, clean, repair and maintain municipal sidewalks, streets, roads, sewer systems, premises and facilities. This equipment includes, but is not limited to air compressors, flushers, garbage packers, road sanders, rollers, sewer rodding machines, sidewalk snowblowers, sidewalk sweepers, tractor loaders and tractor plows, and articulated loaders, bulldozers, compactors, backhoes, graders, road snow blower,  sweepers, tractors and vacuum truck.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance functions, including inspection, lubrication, installation of attachments and cleaning.
• Performs seasonally related duties, including snow clearing, salting, sanding and debris removal.
• Provides task and project assistance to other Public Works employees as required.
• Operates Class I equipment as required.
• Assists and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma.
• Minimum 1-2 years related professional experience.
• Valid Driver’s License (Class DZ).

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications

• Must be able to perform physical work in all weather conditions.
• Required to work according to a designated schedule including standby.

Applications will be received until March 31,2025 at 4:30 pm.

The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued.  The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.   

Accommodations are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process.  Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford.  Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.

Human Resources Department 

City Hall, P.O. Box 818

Stratford, ON N5A 6W1