Light Equipment Operator - Winter Control

Town of Tillsonburg; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

The Town of Tillsonburg is seeking two Light Equipment Operators to support winter control and daily maintenance of Town infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks and drainage systems.

Responsibilities include snow removal, street markings, sign installation and report of conditions to the Roads Supervisor. Positions run November 2026 to March 2027 with 40-hour weeks, on-call evenings and weekends, and an hourly rate of $28.32–$33.12.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a Public Works or Operations environment.
• Knowledge of traffic control procedures including Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 practices.
• Computer literate in MS Office, Windows, Internet, with ability to read electronic messaging (Outlook).
• Ability to lift up to 50-60 lbs including shoveling of snow or earth.

Responsibilities

• Check serviceability and operate light equipment safely (1 ton and ½ ton trucks, front end loaders, tractors with attachments, sidewalk machines, paint striping equipment).
• Perform winter snow clearing, sidewalk clearing and salting using assigned light equipment.
• Report road conditions, damage and vandalism to Roads Foreperson.
• Provide roadside maintenance including tree trimming, line painting, debris removal and leaf collection.
• Inspect and repair culverts, catch basins, curbs, gutters and sewers.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team work

Problem solving

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Light Equipment Operator - Winter Control (2)

The Town of Tillsonburg is looking to hire two (2) Light Equipment Operators. This position would be responsible for the day to day maintenance operations of Town infrastructure including but not limited to the Town Transfer Station, roads, bridges, sewers, drainage systems, sidewalks, street signs etc. This includes snow removal, asphalt repair, sewer repair and cleaning, stump removal, pavement markings, sign and fence installation and other duties as assigned. The incumbent will operate various light equipment as well as various computers, tablets and software applications to carry out assigned tasks.

Department: Operations and Development

Division: Public Works

Reports To: Roads Supervisor

Status: Temporary Full-Time (November 2026 - March 2027)

Hourly rate: $28.32 - $33.12/hour

Weekly hours: 40 hours (must be available days, afternoons, evenings & weekends)

Vacancy: 2 (existing)

This position has the option to enroll in OMERS defined pension plan.

Criminal Record Check is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Check serviceability and operate in a safe manner all assigned light equipment such as 1 ton and ½ ton trucks, front end loaders, tractors with various attachments, sidewalk machines, paint striping equipment, and other pieces of small equipment associated with work in the Public Works Division.
• Perform duties of winter snow clearing operations including snow shoveling, snow blowing, sidewalk clearing and salting using assigned light equipment.
• Report road conditions, damage and vandalism to Roads Foreperson.
• Provide general roadside maintenance including trimming and removal of small trees and brush within the road allowance, street and parking lot line painting, debris and litter pickup, loose leaf collection, roadside weed cutting and dust control applications.
• Inspect, clean and repair culverts, catch basins, curb, gutters and sewers .
• Perform roadway repairs including patching of potholes with cold or hot mix asphalt
• Repair, replace and/or install signs, fences, safety devices, sidewalks, drainage pipes or any other road related infrastructure.
• Provide traffic control and setup of traffic barricades for safety zones, detours and special events following OTM Book 7 guidelines.
• Maintain radio contact with Roads Foreperson or office while performing work throughout the Town.
• Direct customers to the appropriate waste bin and enforce the rules and regulations of the Transfer Station.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness of the Transfer Station site and daily records of Transfer Station activities.
• Maintain good working relationships with Town staff, and demonstrate good customer service with the public.
• Participates and provides input in the development and review of policies, procedures, standards and programs related to Public Works.
• Makes suggestions to change or add procedures to improve efficiencies.
• Fill out all reports, inspection sheets/reports, documents and any other data or information as required
• Provide input and feedback regarding road closures.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Town.
• Aware of safe work practices relating to Public Works and have basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it relates to the work environment.
• Assist other Operation Departments as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 - 60 lbs including shoveling of snow or earth
• Overtime may be required
• On-call
• Evening and weekend work is required
• Working in extreme weather conditions, exposed to heat, rain, ice, cold, etc.
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a Public Works or Operations environment.
• Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License
• Chainsaw and Confined Space Certification an asset.
• Knowledge of the Minimum Maintenance Standards and Occupational Health and Safety Act and ability to work in Public Works setting in a safe manner
• Good knowledge of traffic control procedures including Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 practices.
• Basic knowledge and experience in best practices in snow removal and salt application for an urban setting.
• Computer literate in MS Office, Windows, Internet, etc. with ability to open, read and comprehend electronic messaging (i.e. Outlook)
• Operation of computers, tablets, electronic devices, and various software applications and programs
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work safely individually or within a team environment.
• Ability to work with tight deadlines, take initiative and problem solve
• Willing to upgrade skills through training seminars and Public Works related courses.

About the recruitment process

The Town of Tillsonburg uses Jazz HR recruitment software to streamline the collection and communication of resumes and applications.

All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.

The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please contact us if you require any accommodations.

The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.