Salt Truck Driver

Willowlee Sod Farms; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Willowlee Sod Farms in Prince Edward, Ontario, is seeking a dependable Salt Truck Driver for the winter season. This seasonal, on-call role involves applying liquid brine and de-icing materials to parking lots, drive lanes, and walkways, with safety and accurate records emphasized.

Shifts are weather dependent and may include overnight hours, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. A Class AR license is required; DZ is an asset. Competitive hourly pay with a winter premium is offered.

Qualifications

• Class AR license is required for the role.
• DZ license is considered an asset.
• Experience operating winter maintenance equipment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication is important.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate trucks, tractors, and de-icing equipment.
• Apply brine, salt, and other de-icing materials per routes and plans.
• Perform pre-use and post-use inspections of equipment.
• Load, refill, monitor material levels, and manage application rates.
• Track weather and surface conditions to respond to callouts.
• Maintain routes, service times, and material-use records.
• Report hazards, spills, incidents, and equipment issues promptly.
• Follow safety procedures and site requirements.
• Support other winter operations as needed.

Skills

Class AR license

DZ license asset

Winter equipment experience

Independent worker

Clear communication

Tools

Liquid application equipment

Spreaders

Job description

Posted on October 28, 2026 Willowlee Sod Farms

• Part-Time Seasonal
• Driver
• Prince Edward, ON
• $26 - $26 Hourly
• Closes November 30, 2026

Position Summary

We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Salt Truck Driver to help keep commercial properties safe and accessible throughout the winter season. In this seasonal, on-call role, you will apply liquid brine and granular de-icing materials to parking lots, drive lanes, walkways, entrances, and other designated surfaces. Success requires sound judgment, careful equipment operation, accurate service records, and reliable availability before, during, and after winter weather events.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate trucks, tractors, utility vehicles, spreaders, and liquid application equipment.
• Apply brine, salt, and other approved de-icing materials according to assigned routes, site plans, weather conditions, and supervisor direction.
• Complete pre-use and post-use inspections of tanks, pumps, hoses, nozzles, spreaders, lights, and controls.
• Load and refill equipment safely, monitor material levels, and use appropriate application rates to reduce spills, waste, over-application, and property damage.
• Monitor forecasts and changing surface conditions and respond promptly to antiicing and de-icing callouts.
• Maintain accurate records of routes, service times, weather and surface observations, and quantities applied.
• Report hazards, spills, incidents, property concerns, and equipment defects immediately.
• Follow company procedures, site-specific requirements, and applicable occupational health and safety practices.
• Support other winter operations duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum Class “A” Restricted (AR) is required for the position with a “DZ” license considered an asset and a clean drivers abstract.
• Experience operating winter maintenance, agricultural, landscaping, or liquid/granular application equipment is an asset.
• Ability to follow route plans, site instructions, and application directions with strong attention to detail.
• Availability on short notice for variable shifts, including overnight hours, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and complete accurate electronic or paper service records.
• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the role in cold, wet, snowy, and icy conditions.
• Reliable transportation to and from the reporting location or assigned work site.

Working Conditions

• Seasonal, on-call work based on forecasts and site conditions; hours are weather dependent and not guaranteed.
• Shifts may occur overnight, early in the morning, during evenings, on weekends, and on holidays.
• Work is performed outdoors and around moving vehicles and equipment in cold, wet, snowy, and icy conditions.
• Job-specific training and required personal protective equipment will be provided.

What Success Looks Like

• Reliable attendance and timely response to callouts.
• Safe, consistent, and accurate application of brine and salt.
• Complete and accurate service and material-use records.
• Prompt communication about changing conditions, hazards, and equipment concerns.
• Careful operation and cleanliness of assigned vehicles and equipment.

The base rate for this position is $26/hour, plus an $8/hour Winter premium.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.