Roads Patrol/Equipment Operator 1, Temporary Full-Time

City of Leeds and the Thousand Islands

Leeds and the Thousand Islands, ON · Full Time · $29.36 – $33.69/hr

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Category: Public Works (Roads, Fleet, Operations)

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Position Details

  • Duration: November 3, 2026 to April 23, 2027
  • Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time
  • Salary: $29.36 to $33.69 per hour plus $1.00 shift premium per hour for midnight shift work
  • Department: Operations
  • Closing Date: September 28, 2026

As a member of the Operations Department, the Roads Patrol/Equipment Operator 1, TFT will be responsible for winter road patrol throughout the Township infrastructure.

Qualifications

  • Valid DZ Driver’s License
  • Completion of OSSD (Grade 12) or equivalent
  • A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment and machinery, preferably within a municipal setting
  • Required availability to work 12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Monday to Friday
  • Working knowledge of all applicable legislation, by-laws, and policies related to transportation and environmental services in a municipal setting, including use and handling of hazardous waste, chemicals, and materials
  • Working knowledge of the skilled operation of heavy equipment and machinery and ability to make minor adjustments and repairs on equipment
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgement and initiative when dealing with coworkers, supervisors, and the public
  • Complete daily maintenance of equipment logbooks
  • Criminal background check and driver’s abstract required in good standing
  • Available to work overtime

Please review the attached job description for a detailed understanding of the requirements of this position.

This is a unionized position with CUPE, Local 5397. The 2026 wage for the position is $29.36 to $33.69 per hour plus a shift premium in the amount of $1.00 per hour which applies to all hours worked on the road patrol midnight shift.

How to Apply

Please electronically submit your covering letter and detailed resume in confidence to hrmanager@townshipleeds.on.ca by 4:00 p.m. on September 28, 2026. Please quote “Competition No. 26-09” in the subject line of your email.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and résumé outlining the position they are interested in and how they meet the requirements of the position.