Temporary Equipment Operator

Kawartha Lakes; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring Temporary Equipment Operators for the 2026/2027 winter season. You will operate snow plows, sanders, loaders and other heavy equipment to keep roads safe for the public and emergency services.

This seasonal role runs from roughly Oct 13, 2026 to Apr 15, 2027, at public works depots across Kawartha Lakes. A DZ licence with Z endorsement and at least one year of winter maintenance experience are preferred; training is provided if needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of winter road maintenance experience, including operating a plow truck with a wing and sander.
• Secondary School Diploma is required and a safe driving record is essential.
• A valid Ontario DZ licence with a Z endorsement (or higher) and the ability to obtain training if needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate snow plows, sanders, loaders and other heavy equipment to maintain roads.
• Assist with road maintenance work as needed including winter operations.
• Be available for extra and on-call hours during the winter season.

Skills

Winter road maintenance experience

Teamwork and safety focus

Adaptability to winter conditions

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Ontario DZ licence with Z endorsement

Tools

DZ licence with Z endorsement

Job description

Equipment Operators are responsible for using small and medium-sized equipment to maintain the roads within the City of Kawartha Lakes, for the safety of the public and emergency services.

Number of available positions:

7

Date of Posting:

13/08/2026

02/09/2026

Duration (if temporary):

Up to 6 months

Location:

City of Kawartha Lakes, ON

Union:

Temporary Equipment Operators – Winter 2026/2027

Have a DZ licence and experience operating heavy equipment? We'd like to meet you!

The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring Temporary Equipment Operators for the 2026/2027 winter season.

Join Us at Our Job Fair

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
28 Francis Street, Lindsay

Bring your résumé and meet our Public Works team. You can learn more about the job, our work locations, and whether this role is a good fit for you.

About the Job

• Pay: $33.44 per hour (2026 rate), training rate of 4% less ($32.1024) will apply if experience requirement is not met.
• Term: Approximately October 13, 2026, to April 15, 2027
• Hours: 40 hours per week, plus extra and on-call hours during winter operations
• Locations: Public Works depots across Kawartha Lakes

Premium Pay: An extra $0.50 per hour when operating winter combination units (plow/sander)

As a Temporary Equipment Operator with the City of Kawartha Lakes, you will help keep roads safe during the winter. You will operate snow plows, sanders, loaders, and other heavy equipment. You will also assist with road maintenance work as needed.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates with at least one year of winter road maintenance experience, including operating a plow truck with a wing and sander.

No winter maintenance experience? Apply anyway.

If you have a valid Ontario DZ licence and experience operating heavy equipment safely, we may provide training to help you move into winter operations.

Employees who need extra training will start at a pay rate that is 4% below the regular starting rate during their training period.

You Must Have:

• A Secondary School Diploma
• A valid Ontario Class D licence with a Z endorsement (or higher)
• A safe driving record
• Experience operating heavy equipment safely
• The ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Availability for extra and on-call hours during the winter season
• The ability to meet the physical demands of the job

As part of the hiring process, applicants must complete a practical equipment test.

Interested?

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Equipment testing and interviews will take place after the Job Fair.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible hiring process. Accommodation is available at any stage of the recruitment process upon request.