Winter Control Operator (approximately 3 positions, temporary 6 months)

City Of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is seeking Seasonal Winter Control Operators in Guelph. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment for winter road maintenance and ensuring safety. Applicants must have a Class DZ licence and experience in similar roles. Position offers competitive hourly pay of $31.60 for a temporary 6-month duration during the winter season.

Benefits

Paid vacation days

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 1 year experience operating DZ vehicles safely and efficiently.
• 5 months of Plow and Wing experience on a DZ Class vehicle.
• Current Class DZ licence with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform winter road maintenance duties.
• Operate a tandem dump truck safely.
• Clear snow and ice from roadways.

Skills

Experience operating DZ vehicles

Knowledge of tools for winter control

Communication skills

Ability to work in adverse weather

Education

Grade 12 education

Tools

Snow plow

Dump truck

Job description

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What We Offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.
  
  
  

Resumes are being accepted for temporary Seasonal Winter Control Operators within the Operations Department. The successful candidate will perform road winter control maintenance activities and have a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes. Guided by the goals and objectives of the City’s Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Vision for an inclusive, connected and prosperous city.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the development, maintenance and operation of the Operations Department related to winter road maintenance.
• Operate a tandem dump truck in a safe and courteous manner.
• Perform various duties relating to winter control of roadways including operating a tandem truck with computerized material applicator, plow and wing and or other relevant road maintenance equipment, manual snow and ice clearing equipment and manual salting and sanding equipment.
• Comply with all applicable regulations and requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, all Federal, Provincial and City regulations, policies and procedures.
• Remove obstacles hazardous to employees or the public or that interfere with the safe operation of vehicles or equipment.
• Complete daily activity time sheets including reporting/recording of materials used and work completed, inspection and reporting forms.
• Report on variances in daily work plans.
• Immediately report vandalism, mechanical difficulties, damage and hazardous conditions.
• Actively participate in a team environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through a grade 12 education and 1 year experience operating DZ vehicles and other relevant heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner in live traffic and in winter driving conditions (preferably for winter control purposes). Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Experience related to the duties listed above which includes five (5) months of Plow and Wing experience on a DZ Class vehicle.
• Must possess a Class DZ licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Demonstrated experience, knowledge and understanding of tools and equipment relevant to winter control and roadway maintenance activities.
• Must be a reliable self-starter, able to make decisions and function with minimum supervision.
• Must possess good communication skills and have the ability to deal with the public in a cordial manner.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical activities including but not limited to lifting, digging, and shovelling and be able to actively participate in daily activities, working within live traffic conditions and adverse weather conditions.
• Basic understanding of and experience with computers.
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Highway Traffic Act.
  
  
  

Hours of work

Up to 40 hours per week. Rotating shifts and standby are a requirement of this position. This is a temporary position for approximately 6 months during the winter control season.

Pay/Salary

CUPE 241 Grade 3 $31.60 per hour

Mandatory Orientation

You will be required to complete an orientation session which is expected to be scheduled in November 2025. Further details will be provided to successful applicants.

How To Apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system. Preference will be given to all applications received by Friday, August 22, 2025

Applications received after August 22, 2025, will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered. Proof of qualifications will be requested at the interview stage.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.