Operator 2 - Specialized Vehicle

Position Details

• Salary Range: $63,856.00 to $76,460.80 per year
• Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
• Department: Operations
• Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
• Location: Operations Centre, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, ON

The Opportunity

The Operations Department is comprised of three Branches: Administration, Parks and Forestry Operations, and Roads, Fleet and Technical Operations. Key responsibilities include the operation and maintenance of the City’s public works infrastructure and systems including roadways; rail, winter maintenance; parks and green spaces, including forestry; and maintenance of the corporation’s fleet of vehicles and equipment.

The Operator 2 – Specialized Vehicle position maintains the roads of the City of Barrie to ensure that the citizens and visitors of Barrie can commute safely. In the spring, summer and fall, this position maintains and repairs the roads. In the winter, this position plows, sands and salts the roads. In addition, this position collects and disposes of roadside and road debris, litter and bulky items.

The City of Barrie is accepting applications for upcoming full-time Operator 2 vacancies. The Operations Department is establishing an eligibility list of qualified candidates who will be considered for future temporary and/or permanent full-time opportunities. Applying to this candidate pool enables a candidate's application to be maintained on file so that they may be considered should a vacancy become available. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a maximum of nine (9) months, unless depleted before that time. The administration of this candidate pool will be done in accordance with Article 13:06 of the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture

Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community. Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education

• Secondary School Diploma
• Valid Ontario Class "D" Driver's Licence with a "Z" endorsement in good standing

Experience

• One (1) year of experience performing duties related to the major responsibilities of the position
• Demonstrated experience working in a municipal construction work environment
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment and vehicles

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Working knowledge of legislation and requirements including WHMIS and Book 7 of the Ontario Traffic Manual, including the setup of a temporary work zone traffic control; Occupational Health and Safety Act, related regulations and associated protocols
• Working knowledge of municipal construction; maintenance and equipment operations; vehicle and equipment safety; safe lifting and handling procedures; collection and disposal procedures for debris, litter and bulky items
• Ability to conduct road infrastructure repairs, operate manual and motorized hand tools, perform strenuous work including lifting objects over 10kg, lead and direct an assigned crew, write clear and concise reports, maintain accurate records, estimate materials and manage time to prioritize tasks
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles, including roadway snow removal equipment such as snow plows and salters/sanders
• Communicate effectively with the general public in a positive, courteous and respectful manner
• Intermediate customer service, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Basic computer literacy using Cityworks
• Availability to work outside scheduled hours for standby, overtime, or emergency response duties

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “D” Driver’s Licence with a “Z” endorsement in good standing
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (requirement for new employees in accordance with Police Record Check Policy; exempt if already met)

Other Important Information

• Location: Operations Centre, 165 Ferndale Drive North, Barrie, ON
• Hours: Normal hours of work are 40 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement
• Wage: Position is within CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit, Level 4, 2026 pay range

What We Offer

Benefit plans and paid vacation may be applicable depending on job type and/or length of employment. All positions will include prorated sick time, optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply

Click the ‘button’ at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Why Barrie?

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us. Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides.