Winter Equipment Operators (Pictou County)
About the role
About Us
We are currently hiring for Spare Winter Equipment Operators in Pictou County at the following bases: Salt Springs (Zone 11), Lyons Brook (Zone 11), MacLellan’s Brook (Zone 10) and Kenzieville (Zone 10). Work may be available at any of these locations.** **Please quote the competition number and the Zone(s) you are applying for as noted above on your application.
Job Fair
If you would like to apply or are looking for additional information please attend our Career Fair on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the MacLellan's Brook Base located at 610 MacLellan's Brook Road.
About Our Opportunity
Successful candidates begin by attending two weeks of paid training which provides the skills necessary for effective snow and ice control. You will also complete 45 hours of paid plowing experience with a mentor. A driving test on a one-person-truck-plow equipped with a front plow, a wing and salt controls is required.
This is a Spare position—hours are not guaranteed, and you’ll be called in only when needed. You may have an opportunity to be placed on the Winter Wage Guarantee, which runs for a minimum of two weeks and may extend through the entire winter season.
If placed on the guarantee, the following will apply:
- Guaranteed 90 hours pay every two weeks, plus $0.95/hour premium.
- Opportunities for overtime and scheduled days off.
You are responsible for operating snow removal equipment such as snowplows, graders, and loaders. This includes general maintenance of the equipment, pre- and-post trip inspections, and daily logs. You may also be required to perform other work, such as maintaining signs, road surface repairs and traffic control.
Qualifications and Experience
Two years of experience or an acceptable equivalent of education, training, and relevant experience.
Minimum of Class III license with air brake endorsement.
Reading and writing skills are required to understand department documentation and to complete daily logs, inspection reports, etc.
The following is not required but considered helpful:
- A professional driving course from a recognized truck driving training facility
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical skills
- Training completed at any accredited heavy/commercial equipment training institute
- Previous experience driving a manual transmission, operating trucks with salt and plow equipment, and/or knowledge of salt spreading systems
You are flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working in all weather conditions. You are respectful and understand the value of good customer service. You will be working around environmental hazards, various traffic conditions and occasional work performed in a mechanical environment.
Additional Information
Applicants who are unable to apply online are invited to stop by the local Area Office located at 608 MacLellan's Brook Road, New Glasgow to complete a paper application. Staff will be on site between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday to assist you. Please bring a current copy of your Drivers Abstract.
Candidates selected for a road test, interview and a physical must be available to complete these in the local area at determined dates and times. Testing will be done on an automatic or manual transmission truck dependent on area requirements.
Winter Equipment Operators (Pictou County)
About the role
About Us
We are currently hiring for Spare Winter Equipment Operators in Pictou County at the following bases: Salt Springs (Zone 11), Lyons Brook (Zone 11), MacLellan’s Brook (Zone 10) and Kenzieville (Zone 10). Work may be available at any of these locations.** **Please quote the competition number and the Zone(s) you are applying for as noted above on your application.
Job Fair
If you would like to apply or are looking for additional information please attend our Career Fair on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the MacLellan's Brook Base located at 610 MacLellan's Brook Road.
About Our Opportunity
Successful candidates begin by attending two weeks of paid training which provides the skills necessary for effective snow and ice control. You will also complete 45 hours of paid plowing experience with a mentor. A driving test on a one-person-truck-plow equipped with a front plow, a wing and salt controls is required.
This is a Spare position—hours are not guaranteed, and you’ll be called in only when needed. You may have an opportunity to be placed on the Winter Wage Guarantee, which runs for a minimum of two weeks and may extend through the entire winter season.
If placed on the guarantee, the following will apply:
- Guaranteed 90 hours pay every two weeks, plus $0.95/hour premium.
- Opportunities for overtime and scheduled days off.
You are responsible for operating snow removal equipment such as snowplows, graders, and loaders. This includes general maintenance of the equipment, pre- and-post trip inspections, and daily logs. You may also be required to perform other work, such as maintaining signs, road surface repairs and traffic control.
Qualifications and Experience
Two years of experience or an acceptable equivalent of education, training, and relevant experience.
Minimum of Class III license with air brake endorsement.
Reading and writing skills are required to understand department documentation and to complete daily logs, inspection reports, etc.
The following is not required but considered helpful:
- A professional driving course from a recognized truck driving training facility
- Knowledge of hydraulic systems and mechanical skills
- Training completed at any accredited heavy/commercial equipment training institute
- Previous experience driving a manual transmission, operating trucks with salt and plow equipment, and/or knowledge of salt spreading systems
You are flexible, self-motivated, and comfortable working in all weather conditions. You are respectful and understand the value of good customer service. You will be working around environmental hazards, various traffic conditions and occasional work performed in a mechanical environment.
Additional Information
Applicants who are unable to apply online are invited to stop by the local Area Office located at 608 MacLellan's Brook Road, New Glasgow to complete a paper application. Staff will be on site between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday to assist you. Please bring a current copy of your Drivers Abstract.
Candidates selected for a road test, interview and a physical must be available to complete these in the local area at determined dates and times. Testing will be done on an automatic or manual transmission truck dependent on area requirements.