Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow)

Perth County; Mitchell, Stratford, Milverton; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension plan

Career development and training

Employee and family assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Perth County is seeking Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operators (snow plow) for the 2026/2027 winter season. Start November 2026 with shifts rotating over a 3-week cycle, including weekends and holidays.

Duties include snow removal, road maintenance, and basic mechanical repairs while ensuring safety and reporting to the Roads Foreperson. Salary is $29.48/hour with benefits such as OMERS pension options and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• DZ license with a clear drivers' abstract.
• 1–2 years experience operating heavy machinery like payloaders.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Operate snow plow and sanding/salting trucks to remove ice and snow from roads.
• Maintain roads and bridges; perform routine equipment maintenance.
• Respond to emergency requests and road closures.

Skills

DZ license

Heavy equipment

Mechanical repair

Road maintenance

OHS knowledge

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Payloaders

Job description

Position: Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operator (Snow Plow) - Multiple positions available.

Start Date: November 2026. Employment Status: Seasonal. Reporting To: Roads Foreperson. Union Affiliation: Non-union. Posting Date: September 11, 2026. Closing Date: September 28, 2026 at 8:30am.

Position Summary

The Public Works Department requires Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operators (snow plow) for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter season. The successful candidates will be assigned a shift and plow rotation operating out of the County's public workshops. These shifts will commence in November 2026 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's 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

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 commence as qualified applications are received. Interviews may be done virtually.

Personal information is collected under MFIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.