Seasonal Maintenance Operator - Roads

Town of Milton; Milton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

OMERS pension plan

Discount on Active Living Pass

Perkopolis

Job summary

Town of Milton is seeking a Seasonal Maintenance Operator - Roads for Winter Operations. You will report to the Supervisor, Roads and perform essential road maintenance and winter duties, with a standard 40-hour work week and varying shifts including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Term: November 2, 2026 – March 31, 2027. Starting hourly rate is $26.40–$28.51, increasing to $27.06–$29.22 as of September 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in municipal public works or parks or related field
• Valid DZ license with clean driving record; applicants with 4+ demerit points are not considered
• OHSA awareness and safety compliance
• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Skilled in operating relevant equipment and performing basic maintenance

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of roads, sidewalks, curbs, bridges/culverts, signs, and stormwater infrastructure
• Snow plowing/removal, sanding, salting and de-icing during winter operations
• Conduct hot/cold-mix road maintenance activities
• Debris and garbage pickup
• Traffic control and road patrol
• Adhere to OHSA and safety policies and procedures
• Ensure PPE is worn and PPE compliance is maintained
• Complete equipment work orders and audits as required
• Respond to customer inquiries and maintain communication with staff

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Secondary school diploma

Post-secondary education in parks/maintenance

CPR and First Aid

Tools

DZ License

Heavy equipment operation (tractors, loaders, rollers, bobcats, trucks)

Job description

Job Type:

Contract

Department:

Active Directory Required, Facilities, Operations & Environment

Hourly Wage:

$26.40

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

September 18, 2026

Openings:

6

Position Summary

About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.

Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.

What We Offer?

Current Starting Hourly Rate: $26.40-$28.51. Effective September 8, 2026, Starting Hourly Rate will be: $27.06-$29.22

Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and option to participate in the OMERS pension plan

Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis

For further details of what we offer, please visit Why Milton

Position Summary

Reporting to the Supervisor, Roads, the Seasonal Maintenance Operator supports daily activities of operational services within the division. This position will perform a variety of operational tasks to support road maintenance while ensuring they are meeting service levels and following all safety standards.

Term: November 2, 2026 – March 31, 2027

Scheduling Requirements

This non-union position requires various schedules and shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, and holidays, to adequately meet business and operational needs.

The Seasonal Maintenance Operator - Roads, Winter Operations, works on a standard 40-hour work week schedule. Shift times will be determined based on operational needs.

Based on workload and winter conditions to meet service level requirements overtime will be required, as needed. Winter Operations are critical; as such, any requested time off during this time will only be approved based on operational requirements.

Major Job Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of roads, sidewalks, curbs, bridges/culverts, signs, and stormwater infrastructure.

• Snow plowing/removal, sanding, salting and de-icing, activities during winter operations.

• Performs hot/cold-mix road maintenance activities

• Performs debris and garbage pickup

• Performs traffic control and road patrol

• Other duties as assigned

• Performs all duties in accordance with Ontario Health & Safety legislation and established policies & procedures

• Follows equipment operating guidelines

• Ensures all PPE is utilized and worn as per requirements

• Performs pre and post audits of all equipment utilized

• Complete equipment work order forms as required

• Responds to customer inquiries according to established procedures and approved decision making framework

• Maintains ongoing communication with internal staff to maintain a high level of efficiency and service

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma required or equivalent.

• Minimum one (1) year experience in municipal public works or parks and/or other relevant and/or equivalent experience

• A valid DZ License with a satisfactory driving record, persons with 4 or more demerit points need not apply.

• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations, i.e. Ontario Health & Safety Act (OHSA)

• Strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills

• Mechanical aptitude to operate relevant equipment

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-secondary education parks or maintenance or related field and/or combination of relevant post-secondary education and related experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in municipal road, park or forestry and horticulture operations

• Standard CPR and First Aid

• Excellent verbal, written communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) Snow School

• Qualified to operate vehicles including tractors with miscellaneous attachments, loaders, rollers, bob cats, pickup trucks, and 1 ton dump trucks

• Able to demonstrate solid decision making, be a team player and also have the ability to work independently as well as within a team

• Ability to manage and prioritize workloads and events in stressful situations

• Demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely communicate with others and to project a professional and positive image of the Town

• Demonstrated awareness/commitment to accessible, professional customer service

• Working knowledge of all aspects of Municipal Winter Operations including roads, sidewalks and parks maintenance as well as working knowledge of Minimum Maintenance Standards, O.Reg.239/02 & O.Reg.366/18

Note to Applicants

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.

We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.

Accommodations

Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.