Operator

County of Lambton; Forest; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Lambton invites applications for a Temporary Full Time role in Infrastructure and Development Services. The position involves operating and maintaining a tandem truck and related snowplow equipment, with 40 hours per week plus overtime.

Posting date is August 10, 2026; closing date August 23, 2026; start date October 26, 2026. Qualified candidates will have an Ontario DZ license and prior operating experience in road works.

Qualifications

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent in education and/or experience.
• Current valid Province of Ontario Driver’s licence minimum Class DZ.
• Experience operating construction or road system equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently as directed.
• Safely use All Inclusive Snow Plough Equipment during winter and tandem truck otherwise.
• Maintain equipment, refuel, perform minor maintenance and log activity.
• Communicate road conditions to supervisor and decide sand/salt distribution as needed.
• Work alone or as part of a crew and respond to on-call emergencies in winter.

Skills

Tandem truck operation

Road equipment experience

Radio/communication

On-call availability

Safety compliance

Education

Secondary School graduation

Ontario DZ driver license

Job description

Division: Infrastructure and Development Services
Job Status: Temporary Full Time
Number of Positions: 4
Hours of Work: 40 hours/ week plus OT
Wage Rate: $25.59 - $30.72 per hour
Posting Date: Monday, August 10, 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026

Start Date: Monday, October 26, 2026

About Us

The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents.

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area’s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County’s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services.

We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners.

About the Role

Operate and maintain a tandem truck.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Duties:

• Operate assigned equipment as directed in a safe and efficient manner
• Safely operate “All Inclusive Snow Plough Equipment” during the winter season and a tandem truck for the remainder of the year
• Responsible for upkeep of equipment, keeping machinery clean, refuelling, performing minor maintenance (i.e. greasing, oil changes) and repair, keeping the mechanic/equipment supervisor informed of the overall operating condition of the equipment
• Accurately communicate road conditions by radio to the supervisor, make periodic on-site decisions on sand and salt distribution as dictated by weather conditions
• Operate as a member of a crew or alone
• Assist in any other capacity, i.e. erecting snow fence, operating a chainsaw, pothole patching, grass cutting, etc.
• Be on call for emergency work, normally during the winter operations season
• Receive complaints, concerns, etc. from property owners and the public in a professional and timely manner and refer to immediate Supervisor for action
• Maintain a daily diary of work activities as well as maintain equipment log and diary books as required by Provincial legislation and County policy

General

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position's Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements

Direct Supervision: Not applicable

Indirect Supervision: Not applicable

Functional Authority: Not applicable

What We Are Looking For

Minimum Formal Education

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent in education and/or experience
• Current valid Province of Ontario Driver’s licence minimum Class DZ

Experience

• Previous operating experience in construction or a road system is preferred
• Most functions are based on skills learned on the job

A valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a vehicle.

Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone [phone] or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.