Webber - Seasonal Equipment Operator- (Standby) - Infrastructure Management

Ferrovial; Harrowsmith; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global infrastructure firm is seeking Snow Plow / Seasonal Equipment Operators in Harrowsmith, Ontario. The role involves maintaining roadways and operating heavy equipment during the winter season. Candidates must have a valid Ontario DZ driver's license and at least 1 year of related experience. This position offers competitive pay and seasonal benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• 1+ years related work experience in construction, road maintenance, repair, operating equipment with a DZ license.
• Valid Ontario Class DZ driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Remove snow and ice using snow removal and/or sanding equipment.
• Maintain and repair highways and other surfaces.
• Set up and remove traffic control.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic mathematical functions

Follow policies and procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Snow removal equipment

Hand and power tools

Job description

Overview

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity. Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. We operate in more than 15 countries with a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy. Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company specializing in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management, headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models and has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of engineers and resources.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work with talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Global and cross-business unit mobility with development processes designed to ensure professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Comprehensive benefits package and initiatives to support health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Job Description

Position Summary

The incumbent is responsible for maintaining contracted assets (roadways, medians, signs, guardrails, fences, bridges, tunnels, vegetation, etc.) through operation/use of heavy equipment, particularly during seasonal needs (e.g., snow plow operations), and other contract-required tasks. This role requires a strong safety awareness and the ability to recognize hazards and adjust to prevent loss or injury. You must be able to communicate safety instructions to co-workers and wear PPE appropriate to your job.

Seasonal Employment

We are seeking Snow Plow / Seasonal Equipment Operators for the seasonal time period of October through April. We offer competitive pay and other seasonal benefits. A minimum DZ license is required for this job.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Primary Responsibilities And Key Deliverables

For Winter Season - Removal of snow and ice using snow removal and/or sanding equipment, including salting and other seasonal maintenance on roads, bridges, etc.

For Summer Season - This role will maintain and repair highways and other surfaces including signs, guardrails, fences, lighting, potholes, striping, adding or replacing reflectors, litter and debris removal.

As Required

• Traffic control setup and removal
• Transport crew and equipment to work sites
• Required to be available for emergency response rotations as needed for overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• All other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effectively communicate (in English); both orally and in writing with co-workers and supervisor
• Perform basic mathematical functions
• Consistently follow all policies and procedures
• Understand instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions
• Must be capable of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities
• Work with hand and power tools, traffic control devices and mobile equipment such as tractors, graders, mowers, sweepers, augers and other equipment used for surface and right-of-way maintenance

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years related work experience in construction, road maintenance, repair, operating equipment with a DZ license

Certifications and License

• Valid Ontario Class DZ driver's license and acceptable driving record; AZ license a plus

Work Conditions/Physical Demands

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk on various surfaces; use hands; reach with arms; climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Use hand and powered tools and equipment. Vision includes near and far, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

• Exposure to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold; occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions; high places; fumes or airborne particles. Frequent exposure to chemicals; insects; occasional exposure to reptiles/rodents. Noise level usually moderate.

The statements herein describe the general nature and levels of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Webber and its related entities are equal opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion and will accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request during recruitment.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse describe us. We are motivated by challenges and collaborate across business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or protected genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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