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Interested in working for the Town of Marathon?

The Town of Marathon has new openings available on a regular basis – please visit this area of the site often for new job postings and employment opportunities. 

Career Opportunities 

The Solid Waste Utility Worker/Equipment Operator collects and handles solid waste generated by the residential and business sectors and assists Works & Operations as an equipment operator or airport operator as necessary.

This position is encompassed by C.U.P.E. Local 87. This position is also open to all Town of Marathon employees, and internal applications will be processed according to the applicable collective agreement.

Qualifications:

· Minimum grade 12 education and/or 3 years’ experience in a related field

· Minimum 200 operating hours on the loader, 5 ton dump and garbage trucks

·Valid DZ class licence (and ability to operate heavy equipment on occasion)

·Working knowledge of sewer equipment, water thawing machine, trackless asphalt reclaimer and steamer

· Valid “AZ” driver’s licence considered an asset or willing to obtain

· Valid standard first aid certificate

· Willing to work in inclement weather and in a team setting

· General knowledge of radio communication systems

· Ability to perform minor maintenance repairs on mobile equipment, runway lights, etc.

·Working knowledge of Federal and Provincial Regulations pertaining to airport operations

·Valid Authorized Approach Unicom Certification or willing to obtain same

· Completed work area protection (traffic protection), chain saw safety and confined space entry courses

· Good organizational and time management skills

· Ability to work with minimal supervision

·Provide a criminal record name check satisfactory to the Employer

Rate of pay: $34.71 per hour along with a competitive benefit package and enrolment in OMERS pension plan. 

Hours of work: 40 hrs per week

Applications indicating “Solid Waste Utility Worker/Equipment Operator “C” as the position being sought must be submitted by, Friday, November 7th, 2025 at 4:30 pm to:

Andrea Gauthier, Corporate Services Manager

4 Hemlo Drive, PO Bag “TM”

Phone: (807) 229-1349 x2234  Fax: (807) 229-1999   Email: or@marathon.ca

For other job opportunities in and around the Town of Marathon, please visit the Northwest Employment Works Job Bank or the Canada Job Bank.

The Corporation of the Town of Marathon is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. Please note that our Team Member Services Department accepts applications only for positions that are currently posted; unsolicited resumes are not kept on file.

Once your application is received, you will receive a confirmation email. We appreciate all applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. The Town of Marathon is committed to providing accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and related legislation. Contact Team Member Services at (807) 229-1340 ext. 2234 or email or@marathon.ca for assistance.

All personal information collected during the recruitment process is managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and will be used solely for candidate selection.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume to:

or@marathon.ca

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