Full Time Equipment (Grader) Operator
Public Works Department
Municipality of North Grenville
POSTING #: PW-2025-008
North Grenville is a growing municipality located in eastern Ontario housing a unique blend of small town and rural culture. Comprised of an urban centre (Kemptville) and surrounded by several charming rural hamlets, North Grenville is situated between Canada’s National Capital – Ottawa and the St. Lawrence River, only a 30-minute drive along the Veterans Memorial Highway (416), to either destination. Alternatively, for a more leisure journey, North Grenville offers the historic Rideau River managed by Parks Canada.
Application:
The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the full time position of Equipment (Grader) Operator in Public Works Department. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by Friday, October 17th, 2025, no later than 4 p.m. EST.
Please quote “PW-2025-008” in the subject line of your email.
Email:
Mail: Municipality of North Grenville
285 County Road 44, P.O. Box 130
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Roads Foreman, this position is responsible for operating heavy machinery and equipment, primarily a road grader, to support construction, maintenance, repair, and emergency response services for rural and/or urban road services, with a strong emphasis on public safety.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Operate a road grader, and may include operating a variety of large equipment, machinery and trucks in assigned tasks related to the maintenance of the public roads system, including emergency works.
• Perform winter maintenance of the road system by primarily operating a road grader, but may also include snow ploughs, sand/salt trucks, dump trucks, sidewalk equipment and winter control machinery and equipment.
• Perform maintenance of roadsides and other Municipally owned properties including signage, litter pick-up, brushing, trimming and removal of trees and shrubs, and grass cutting.
• Operate and maintain appropriate large equipment, machinery and trucks, and performs work related to road construction projects, road repairs, culvert installations, asphalting (cold and hot patch), sign installations.
• Operate and adhere to a variety of health and safety standard operating procedures and MTO guidelines and safety regulations.
• Perform administration functions as designated by the Roads Foreman including health and safety inspections, preparing incident reports as required.
• Ensure excellent customer service ensuring a positive image of the Municipality and ensuring that municipal roadways and services are profiled in a positive manner
Qualifications:
• The position requires a Valid Class “DZ” Driver’s license and drivers abstract in good standing. A Valid and in good standing Class “AZ” Driver’s license considered an asset.
• A proven ability through a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the operation of roads maintenance/construction equipment, such as a road grader and/or backhoe and/or loader and other relevant equipment.
• Previous experience with winter maintenance/ control activities is also required.
Compensation:
• The salary range is $29.12 to $ 36.39 hourly with pension and benefits and is based on a forty (40) hour workweek. Includes after hours including evenings and/or weekends, as necessary.
We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Municipality of North Grenville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other applicable legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
