Operator

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

Job summary

The Corporation of the County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario and is one of the area’s largest employers with about 1,300 staff. We are seeking four Temporary Full Time Operators to operate and maintain tandem trucks in Infrastructure and Development Services.

Responsibilities include safe operation of equipment, winter snow plough duties, equipment maintenance, and on-call winter work. Minimum education includes a secondary school graduation and a valid Ontario DZ license.

Qualifications

• Secondary School graduation or equivalent.
• Current valid Ontario DZ driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Safely operate snow plough equipment during winter and tandem truck year-round.
• Maintain and refuel equipment; perform minor maintenance and report condition.
• Communicate road conditions by radio; distribute sand and salt as needed.
• Work as part of a crew or independently; be on call for winter operations.
• Assist in other tasks such as fencing, chainsaw use, pothole patching, or grass cutting.
• Maintain daily diaries and equipment logs as required by policy.

Education

Secondary School graduation or equivalent

Ontario DZ 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.