Snow Plow Operator (AZ/DZ) (Full Time/Part Time/Casual)

The Miller Group; Hearst; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miller Group in Ontario is hiring Snow Plow Operators for our winter maintenance team. You will safely operate a combo unit on local roads and highways, following contract requirements and safety standards.

You will also document fuel usage, safety reports and hours of service while on shift. When not on the road, you will help with routine equipment maintenance, participate in sand/salt application planning, and assist with traffic control at work zones.

Qualifications

• DZ, AZ, or BZ license with a clean driver’s abstract & CVOR.
• Available to respond to call-ins within thirty minutes
• Ability to work assigned shifts, and extended hours (evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays) as winter events require
• Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to perform manual labour and lift up to 50 lbs and stand for periods of time

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a combo unit and perform snow removal on local roads and highways.
• Maintain accurate paperwork such as fuel usage, safety reports and hours of service.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Assist in traffic control at work zones and set up/teardown of traffic closures.

Skills

DZ/AZ/BZ license

Call-in readiness

Physical stamina

Winter operations

Manual labor

Job description

About Us

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

About Us

The Miller Group, a subsidiary of Colas Canada, is a Canadian leader in the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure since 1917. We provide exceptional customer service and operational support using our time-proven construction methods and innovative technologies, alongside the highest quality products and materials. We leverage our global network to foster positive relationships that make a lasting difference in the communities where we live and work. Whether it is making your commute more efficient, keeping our communities safe, or making remote areas more accessible, at Miller we are proud to Build Greatness in everything we do.

Miller Maintenance proudly provides maintenance services on Maintenance Contracts for the Ministry of Transportation throughout Ontario. Our leadership in the Ontario road and highway maintenance industry is based on our commitment to continuous improvement through education, innovation, safety, and training.

Minimum Qualifications

• DZ, AZ, or BZ license with a clean driver’s abstract & CVOR
• Available to respond to call-ins within thirty minutes
• Ability to work assigned shifts, and extended hours (evenings, weekends, nights, and holidays) as winter events require
• Willingness to work in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to perform manual labour and lift up to 50 lbs and stand for periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to drive manual transmission
• Previous experience in winter-works operations
• Mechanical knowledge, ability to perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment as required
• Good understanding of MTO standards and CDMC Contract Performance Requirements

Compensation Data

$29.32/hr-$30.18/hr

Day in the Life

Our Snow Plow Operators are an integral member of our winter maintenance team. You will safely operate a combo unit, performing snow removal on local roads and highways as per the contract requirements. When you are not on the road, it will be important to maintain accurate documentation such as fuel reports, safety reports and hours of service as well as maintain and clean the equipment, conducting routine maintenance and minor repairs. You will familiarize yourself to understand route maps and sand/salt application rates and meet call in requirements during winter storm events.

You will operate and handle numerous kinds of construction tools, handling performance measures, including pothole repairs, installing small signs and end treatments. Assisting in providing traffic control at work zones and accident scenes, including set up and take down of traffic closures, performing housekeeping duties to ensure the shop, common areas, and exterior of the yard are clean and safe will all be aspects of your role.

Culture

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. At Miller, we believe our workforce should reflect the diversity of the communities we connect. By living our core values of Respect, Commitment, Pioneering and Sharing, we welcome all those who help create the links that bring us together. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of age, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, disability, marital or family status, gender, gender identity or expression.

Our Company may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with sourcing potential candidates. All screening, assessment, and hiring decisions are made exclusively by our internal team. Every application is reviewed and verified by our recruitment team to ensure a fair, transparent, and human-driven hiring process. This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

Miller is proud to provide this unique career opportunity, we offer continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package. At our core; we are our people. We succeed because we respect our people and invest in their development, safety and well-being. Miller is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are key attributes to building greatness. Miller’s core values of Integrity and Community welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Accountability, means that we own our actions, our decisions and our results. As a Miller employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to our inclusive culture.

We will contact candidates selected for an interview. Accommodation for applications with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.