Winter Light Equipment Operator – Snow & Roadways

Town of Tillsonburg; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS pension plan

Job summary

The Town of Tillsonburg is seeking two Light Equipment Operators to support winter control and daily maintenance of Town infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks and drainage systems.

Responsibilities include snow removal, street markings, sign installation and report of conditions to the Roads Supervisor. Positions run November 2026 to March 2027 with 40-hour weeks, on-call evenings and weekends, and an hourly rate of $28.32–$33.12.

Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a Public Works or Operations environment.
• Knowledge of traffic control procedures including Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 practices.
• Computer literate in MS Office, Windows, Internet, with ability to read electronic messaging (Outlook).
• Ability to lift up to 50-60 lbs including shoveling of snow or earth.

Responsibilities

• Check serviceability and operate light equipment safely (1 ton and ½ ton trucks, front end loaders, tractors with attachments, sidewalk machines, paint striping equipment).
• Perform winter snow clearing, sidewalk clearing and salting using assigned light equipment.
• Report road conditions, damage and vandalism to Roads Foreperson.
• Provide roadside maintenance including tree trimming, line painting, debris removal and leaf collection.
• Inspect and repair culverts, catch basins, curbs, gutters and sewers.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Team work

Problem solving

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

The Town of Tillsonburg is seeking two Light Equipment Operators to support winter control and daily maintenance of Town infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks and drainage systems.

Responsibilities include snow removal, street markings, sign installation and report of conditions to the Roads Supervisor. Positions run November 2026 to March 2027 with 40-hour weeks, on-call evenings and weekends, and an hourly rate of $28.32–$33.12.