Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow)

Job summary

The successful candidate will operate snow plows and sanding trucks to maintain public roads and bridges during the winter season. Responsibilities also include performing routine equipment maintenance, conducting road patrols, and documenting winter road conditions.

Job details

Position: Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow) Start Date: As soon as possible Employment Status: Seasonal Reporting To: Roads Foreperson Union Affiliation: Non-union Posting Date: September 11, 2026 Closing Date November 23, 2026 at 8:30am Position Summary: The Public Works Department requires a Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (snow plow) for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter season. The successful candidate will be assigned a shift and plow rotation operating out of the County’s public workshops. These shifts will commence as soon as possible and end in approximately March 2027. Primary Responsibilities: Responsible for conducting general maintenance functions for public works operations, maintaining roads and bridges in good condition Required to respond to emergency requests, road closures Provides winter maintenance for specific portions of roads. Operates snow plow and sanding/salting trucks to remove ice and snow from roads Performs routine equipment maintenance/repair tasks such as changing vehicle fluids, fueling, greasing, etc. Inspects equipment on a regularly scheduled basis and reports any mechanical concerns to the Mechanic Forwarding public complaints regarding road conditions to Road Lead hand, Roads Foreperson, Operations Coordinator, Public Works Perform daily vehicle inspections/equipment logs Patrol roads to observe/ report winter road conditions, maintenance and repairs needed Documentation of road patrols, plow routes completed, and making notes of incidents observed while on the roadway Basic knowledge of electronic devices, computers, tablets Provides information and assistance as required Performs other duties as assigned by Lead Hand, Roads Foreperson, or Coordinator Ensure that Occupational Health and Safety practices and County of Perth policies and procedures are adhered to; wear any personal protective equipment required to ensure personal safety and report any known hazards and/or incidents in the workplace to immediate Supervisor Qualifications: DZ license with a clear drivers’ abstract Secondary school diploma 1-2 years experience operating heavy machinery like payloaders Ability to do small mechanical repairs Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act Knowledge of how to assess mechanical breakdowns that require service Shift: Mornings, afternoons and rotating shifts over a 3-week cycle. Includes weekends and holidays as scheduled. Hourly Rate: $29.48/hour (based on Perth County’s 2026 salary grid) Our Benefits: OMERS Pension plan (optional for seasonal employees) Career development and training Employee and family assistance program Tuition assistance program Those interested may submit their application online at www.perthcounty.ca/employment by November 23, 2026 at 8:30am. Interviews may commence as qualified applications are received. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made and reviewed by a human decision-maker. This posting reflects existing vacancies that we are actively seeking to fill. Interviews may be done virtually. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment. The County of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will operate snow plows and sanding trucks to maintain public roads and bridges during the winter season. Responsibilities also include performing routine equipment maintenance, conducting road patrols, and documenting winter road conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid DZ license and a secondary school diploma. At least 1-2 years of experience operating heavy machinery like payloaders is required, along with basic mechanical repair skills.

Benefits

• OMERS Pension plan
• Career development and training
• Employee and family assistance program
• Tuition assistance program

Listed skills

• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Snow plow operation
• Heavy machinery operation
• Road maintenance
• Vehicle inspection
• Mechanical repair
• Equipment maintenance
• Sanding and salting
• Occupational health and safety
• Electronic device proficiency
• Documentation
• Emergency response
• Operations
• Decision Making
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Equipment Maintenance
• Plowing
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Vehicle Inspection
• Equipment Inspection
• Snow Plowing
• Equipment Logs
• Heavy Equipment
• Public Works

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Equipment Operator/Laborer
• Dump Truck Driver
• Heavy Truck and Lorry Drivers
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers

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