Winter Roads Operator & Snow Plow Technician

Perth County; Perth East; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension plan

Career development and training

Employee and family assistance program

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Perth County is seeking Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operators (snow plow) for the 2026/2027 winter season. Positions rotate across shifts, starting November 2026 and ending March 2027, operating from the County’s public workshops.

The role requires a DZ license, a secondary school diploma, and 1–2 years of heavy machinery experience. Duties include road maintenance, winter plow work, and routine equipment checks in a safety‑mocused environment.

Qualifications

• DZ license with a clear driver’s abstract.
• Secondary school diploma.
• 1–2 years experience operating heavy machinery like payloaders.
• Ability to do small mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Knowledge of how to assess mechanical breakdowns that require service.

Responsibilities

• Operate snow plow and sanding/salting trucks to remove ice and snow from roads.
• Perform general maintenance on roads and bridges.
• Respond to emergencies and road closures.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and maintain equipment logs.
• Report mechanical concerns to the Mechanic.
• Adhere to OHSA and County safety policies.
• Shift duties include mornings, afternoons and rotating weekends/holidays.

Skills

DZ license

Heavy machinery operation

Hazard awareness

Mechanical inspection

Education

Secondary school diploma

Tools

Payloaders

Job description

Perth County is seeking Seasonal Labourer/Equipment Operators (snow plow) for the 2026/2027 winter season. Positions rotate across shifts, starting November 2026 and ending March 2027, operating from the County’s public workshops.

The role requires a DZ license, a secondary school diploma, and 1–2 years of heavy machinery experience. Duties include road maintenance, winter plow work, and routine equipment checks in a safety‑mocused environment.